On July 3, 2026, Slovenia's wheelchair basketball team concluded the group stage of the European Championship B Division with a record of three wins and one loss, securing their place in the semifinals. They faced Israel in their final group match, losing 49-77. The game was marked by Israel's strong start and dominance throughout, while Slovenia struggled in the second quarter. Despite the loss, Slovenia advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Lithuania on July 4 at 15:45 in Zagreb. This marks Slovenia's return to the elite A Division after nearly two decades, last participating in 2003. Slovenia has historically competed in the A Division three times between 1997 and 2003.
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