Ontario Athletes Selected for Wheelchair Basketball Canada Men’s NextGen Team
Five Ontario athletes have been selected to represent Canada as part of the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Men’s NextGen Team at the 2026 Kitakyushu Champions Cup, taking place November 12–14 in Kitakyushu, Japan.
The Ontario athletes selected are:
-
Nasif Chowdhury – Toronto, ON
-
Simon Mazi-Keep – Niagara Falls, ON
-
Thai Milton – Toronto, ON
-
Emran Mohammadiy – Toronto, ON
-
Ibrahim Odza – Toronto, ON
The tournament will see Canada face international competition against Japan and the Netherlands, providing an important development opportunity for the NextGen athletes as they continue along Canada’s national team pathway toward the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Tournament Schedule
All game times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| November 12 | Japan vs. Canada | 7:30 a.m. |
| November 12 | Canada vs. Netherlands | 11:00 p.m. |
| November 13 | Canada vs. Japan | 9:00 p.m. |
| November 14 | Netherlands vs. Canada | 1:00 a.m. |
| November 14 | TBD | 10:00 p.m. |
Where to Watch
All games will be livestreamed on the official Kitakyushu Champions Cup YouTube channel.
Watch the games live: Kitakyushu Champions Cup – YouTube Livestreams
Congratulations to all five athletes on their selection! ONPARA is proud to see Ontario talent represented on the international stage and wishes Nasif, Simon, Thai, Emran, Ibrahim and the entire Team Canada squad the best of luck in Japan.
Go Canada!
Visit Wheelchair Basaketball Canada for more information