Sections   BBL Ireland Scotland NBL Men  NBL Women England Men     More..    Profiles Archive Search Features The News Wire   Interactive Betting Zone Hang-Time  News by Email  Hoopchat  Frequently Asked Questions    Front Page	GB qualify for Paralympics Great Britain's men's wheelchair basketball team have qualified for next year's Paralympics in Athens after reaching the semi-finals of the European Championships in Italy.  Dave Tittmus' men won four out of their five group matches, beating Israel, the Czech Republic, Poland and Sweden, losing only their final tie to France in overtime 71-70. However they lost 56-47 to the hosts in the last four and were forced instead to play France again for bronze, the British coming from behind to avenge their earlier loss with a 74-64 win. Hosts Italy took gold by beating Holland 60-47.  RESULTS Pool Stages 22 June: GB 77-40 Poland  23 June: GB 88-53 Israel  24 June: GB 96-47 Czech Republic  25 June: GB 55-52 Sweden  26 June: GB 70-71 France Semi-Finals Holland 70-68 France GB 47-56 Italy 3-4 Play Off GB 74-64 France Final Italy 60-47 Holland

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