Arinn Young led Canada to an 80-37 victory over Brazil in Group A of the wheelchair basketball world championships at TD Place. Young contributed 23 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in the game. Cindy Ouellet and Elise Froese also made significant contributions off the bench with 15 points each, helping Canada maintain their undefeated record at 4-0 in the tournament.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Canadian veteran Élodie Tessier emphasized the collective effort, describing it as a team win. She mentioned that the previous emotional game against China helped alleviate the pressure for the subsequent match. On the Brazilian side, Geisa Vieira led her team with eight points.
Canada dominated from the start, securing a 19-4 lead after the first quarter and maintaining control throughout the game. Despite being outrebounded 33-31, Canada’s efficient shooting at 56% from the field, coupled with a 26-14 advantage in assists, helped them secure the win. Canada also forced Brazil into committing 28 turnovers while only having nine themselves.
Next up, Canada will conclude the group stage with a game against Great Britain at Carleton University on Tuesday. Fans can watch the highlights of Canada’s impressive 80-37 victory over Brazil at the wheelchair basketball world championships in Ottawa.