Team Taraba Torments, As BetKing Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Closes In Grand Style

Team Taraba Torments, As BetKing Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Closes In Grand Style

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The 2025 BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship came to a thrilling close in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with Team Taraba and Team Lagos emerging champions in their respective categories after an electrifying series of final matches, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

The atmosphere at the indoor sports hall was charged with excitement as fans witnessed a tense and intrigue-filled finale, marking the end of what has been described as one of the most competitive editions of the tournament in recent years.

In the men’s category, Team Taraba claimed the top prize after a powerful performance, while Team Oyo settled for second place.

Team Delta secured the third position with a strong finish. In the women’s category, Team Taraba dominated, clinching the gold medal.

Team Delta took the silver, and Team Lagos rounded out the podium with a third-place finish. In the mixed category, Team Lagos showcased impressive teamwork and skill to emerge as champions.

Team Taraba came in second, and Team Oyo earned third place. President of the Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, expressed delight at the quality of play and the emerging talent discovered at the tournament.

 “This has been an incredible championship—one of the best we’ve seen in recent years,” Johnson said.

“We’ve uncovered new stars who are ready to wear the national colours, and that’s the true essence of this tournament: giving athletes a platform to shine, regardless of background or physical ability. Watching the level of competition rise across different states shows that our development efforts are yielding results.”

He added, “I’m immensely grateful to the Ogun State Government for their unwavering support, to the leadership of the National Sports Commission for championing inclusive sports, and of course to BetKing, whose consistent backing has helped keep the dream alive for so many of our athletes. This is more than basketball—it’s a movement of hope, resilience, and excellence.”

The tournament featured teams from all zones across the country and highlighted the growing strength and popularity of wheelchair basketball in Nigeria.