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Great Britain Men Clinch Bronze in Thrilling Wheelchair Basketball World Championship

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Great Britain men's wheelchair basketball team secured the bronze medal at the World Championships by overcoming Germany with a score of 67-56 in the third-place play-off.

After falling behind early in the match held in Ottawa, GB quickly responded, scoring twice within a minute and maintaining their lead throughout the game. Gregg Warburton stood out as he led the team's scoring with an impressive 20 points.

This victory marks a significant achievement as it signifies that Britain's men have now won a medal at three consecutive World Championships, having previously claimed gold in 2018 and silver in 2022.

In contrast, the GB women's team faced disappointment, losing 63-50 to the Netherlands in their third-place match. Despite trailing after two periods, the team, captained by Sophie Carrigill, managed to level the score at 44-44 heading into the final quarter. However, the Netherlands, who were the champions in 2018 and 2022, surged ahead, dominating the last quarter with a decisive 19-6 run to secure their medal.

Despite finishing fourth, the GB women's team made significant progress compared to their ninth place finish in the 2022 tournament.

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