Australian Gliders take third place in Osaka Cup

While the world was wooing on Valentine's Day, the Australian Gliders were busy spreading the love at the 2016 International Wheelchair Basketball Friendship Games Osaka Cup. 

From the 9th to the 14th of February they played against host nation Japan, Great Britain and Germany. Although named the Friendship Games, competition was tough and games were tight. The Gliders held on to beat Japan in the bronze medal match 52 - 50, and Germany beat Great Britain in the gold medal match 55 - 44.

Congratulations to the team whole team for their efforts, especially Alice Hammond and Isabel Martin, both making their international debuts for Australia, and Ella Sabljak who was named one of the All Star 5 of the Osaka Cup!

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