Canada's Nikola Goncin (4) looks to make a pass in front of Germany's Matthias Guntner (6) and Tobias Hell (8) during first half of IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships men's group stage action, in Ottawa, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
September 14, 2026 - 1:36 PM
OTTAWA — The Canadian men were eliminated from medal contention at the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships with a 79-65 loss to Poland in round-of-16 action Monday.
The teams were tied at the half, but Poland took control by outscoring the hosts 25-14 in the third quarter.
Nikola Goncin led Canada with 22 points, while captain Colin Higgins had 17 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
Mateusz Filipski had a game-high 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for Poland.
The Canadian women (4-0) finish their group stage with a game against Britain on Tuesday.
Competition continues through Saturday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 14, 2026.
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