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The 2026 IWBF Women’s Repechage is the final qualification tournament for teams seeking to earn their place at the 2026 IWBF World Championships. The event will be held in Madrid, Spain.
The IWBF Repechage Tournaments are the final qualification stage for teams seeking a spot in major international wheelchair basketball competitions, such as the Paralympic Games and World Championships. These tournaments provide nations with one last chance to earn a place in these prestigious events, ensuring that the best teams from around the world are represented.
The inaugural Repechage Tournaments, which acted as the ultimate qualification for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, took place in 2024.
Groups
The participating teams for the IWBF Women’s Repechage have now been drawn into the following groups:
Group A
Colombia
Australia
Germany
South Africa
Group B
Argentina
Thailand
France
Spain (Host)
The final team will be confirmed following the IWBF Africa Championships, where the runner-up nation will secure the remaining place in the tournament.
Spain has been awarded the host nation position. As Spain had already qualified through their zone, the additional zonal place has been reallocated.
The Women's Repechage provides the final opportunity for FOUR teams to secure their place at the 2026 IWBF World Championships in Ottawa, Canada.