Great Britain’s men’s team kicked off their campaign with a commanding victory over Germany, finishing with a score of 76-55. The British squad set the tone early, outscoring Germany 18-8 in the first quarter. Ben Fox was a standout with his smart play and quick hands, leading a defensive effort that consistently stifled Germany’s offense.

Meanwhile, the British women’s team mirrored the success of their male counterparts with a dominant 69-34 win over Spain. Great Britain’s shooting accuracy was a key factor, particularly in the first half where they doubled Spain’s output in both quarters.

Likewise, the matchup between the USA and Spain was a re-run of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Gold medal game and what a hard-fought battle it was, with the USA securing a 66-56 victory. Both teams came out aggressively, keeping the score close throughout the first half. However, the USA began to pull ahead in the third quarter, thanks to their speed and excellent ball movement.

In a closely contested game against Canada, China emerged victorious, winning 70-65. The first half saw China capitalise on Canada’s turnovers, maintaining a slim lead. Canada fought back in the third quarter, with multiple lead changes making for an exciting game.

In the final game of the day, the Netherlands defeated Australia 66-55  in a game that saw momentum shift multiple times. Australia started strong with effective 3-point shooting, but the Netherlands kept the game close, showing resilience and tactical precision.

The second half belonged to the Netherlands, who tightened their defense and outscored Australia in the final two quarters. Mendel Op den Orth led the Dutch team with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Bill Latham was the top performer for Australia with 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Netherlands’ ability to adapt and pressure the Australians was critical to their victory.