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The 2025 IWBF Women’s Americas Cup concluded in Bogotá, Colombia, with the USA claiming the continental crown and securing their place at the 2026 IWBF World Championships in Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦.
USA and Brazil Secure Direct Qualification
The USA powered through the competition with an unbeaten run, defeating Brazil in the gold medal game to be crowned Americas Cup champions. Both finalists secured direct qualification to the World Championships in Ottawa.
Canada Take Bronze
Canada claimed the bronze medal after overcoming Argentina. Already qualified for Ottawa 2026 as hosts, the Canadians now look ahead to competing on home soil next year.
Argentina and Colombia Keep World Hopes Alive
Despite falling short of the podium, Argentina (4th) and Colombia (5th) ensured their World Championship ambitions remain alive by earning places in the 2026 Repechage Tournament.
Final Standings – Women’s Americas Cup 2025
- 🇺🇸 USA – Qualified for Ottawa 2026
- 🇧🇷 Brazil – Qualified for Ottawa 2026
- 🇨🇦 Canada – Qualified as hosts
- 🇦🇷 Argentina – To 2026 Repechage
- 🇨🇴 Colombia – To 2026 Repechage
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- 🇵🇪 Peru
- 🇸🇻 El Salvador
All Star and TISSOT MVP
The TISSOT MVP award went to Lindsey Zurbrugg (USA), who led her team with consistency and leadership throughout the tournament.
The All-Stars featured standout talent from across the continent:
- Leidy Gómez (Colombia) – 1.0/1.5 sport class category
- Luna Díaz (Argentina) – 2.0/2.5 sport class category
- Paola Klokler (Brazil) – 3.0/3.5 sport class category
- Arinn Young (Canada) – 4.0/4.5 sport class category
- Lindsey Zurbrugg (USA) – MVP
The conclusion of the tournament marked a significant step on the road to Ottawa, confirming three Americas teams and setting Argentina and Colombia on course for the Repechage. The competition also showcased the growing strength and depth of women’s wheelchair basketball across the region.
Photo Credit: Mar Rodriguez Media & Sport.
