2026 West Asian Para Games

Wheelchair Basketball is featured as part of the 5th West Asian Para Games, taking place in Muscat, Oman, from 3–7 February 2026.

The tournament brings together national teams from across the West Asia region in a competitive and high-energy environment. Across five days of competition, athletes showcase skill, determination, and teamwork, highlighting wheelchair basketball as one of the most dynamic and engaging sports on the Games programme.

The following national teams are competing in Wheelchair Basketball at the 5th West Asian Para Games – Muscat 2026:

• Oman (Host Nation)
• Bahrain
• Iraq
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates

Competition Overview

The wheelchair basketball tournament brings together national teams from across the West Asia region to compete in a round-robin format, followed by semi-finals and medal games. Over five days of competition, teams will battle not only for medals, but also for regional pride and valuable international experience.

The opening matches have already delivered fast-paced action and closely contested encounters, setting the stage for an exciting week of basketball as teams push towards the knockout phase.

Competition Format

• Round Robin: All teams compete to determine final standings
• Semi-Finals:
  • 1st Place vs 4th Place
  • 2nd Place vs 3rd Place
• Finals Day:
  • Bronze Medal Game
  • Gold Medal Game
  • Medal Ceremony

Full Competition Schedule

Round Robin

Tuesday, 3 February – Day 1

• 09:30 – Game 1: Oman 47 - 54 United Arab Emirates
• 11:30 – Game 2: Bahrain 47 - 40 Saudi Arabia
• 15:00 – Game 3: United Arab Emirates 47 - 60 Iraq
• 17:00 – Game 4: Bahrain 67 - 61 Oman

Wednesday, 4 February – Day 2

• 10:00 – Game 5: Saudi Arabia 34 - 66 Iraq
• 14:00 – Game 6: Bahrain 42 - 62 United Arab Emirates
• 16:00 – Game 7: Oman 48 - 49 Saudi Arabia

Thursday, 5 February – Day 3

• 10:00 – Game 8: Bahrain 36 - 62 Iraq
• 14:00 – Game 9: United Arab Emirates vs Saudi Arabia
• 16:00 – Game 10: Iraq vs Oman

Knockout Phase

Friday, 6 February – Day 4 (Semi-Finals)

• 15:00 – Game 11: 1st Place vs 4th Place
• 17:00 – Game 12: 2nd Place vs 3rd Place

Finals Day

Saturday, 7 February – Day 5

• 15:00 – Bronze Medal Game
  (Loser Game 11 vs Loser Game 12)
• 17:00 – Gold Medal Game
  (Winner Semi-Final 1 vs Winner Semi-Final 2)
• Medal Ceremony – Following the Gold Medal Game

A Showcase for Wheelchair Basketball

As part of a major multi-sport para event, wheelchair basketball at the West Asian Para Games provides an important platform for athletes to compete at a high level, inspire new audiences, and continue the growth of the sport across the region.

With the competition now in full swing, fans can look forward to more thrilling games as teams fight for a place on the podium in Muscat.

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Photo Credit: West Asian Para Games.

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