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British Wheelchair Basketball are deeply saddened by the passing of three-time Paralympian and former GB Coach Steve Caine.

Steve competed in three Paralympic Games: Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, and Sydney 2000. Steve won Silver in Atlanta 1996 with the team, a historic achievement for the GB team. Steve’s achievements on the world stage were far reaching, contributing significantly to multiple European and World Championship campaigns.

Following his extensive playing career, Steve took to coaching using his natural leadership abilities. In 2018, Steve was appointed Assistant Coach of the GB Men’s team, supporting the team to achieve their historic performance against USA in the final and claim Great Britain’s first World Championship title. His tenure with the team continued to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, where the team won Bronze in difficult conditions. A swap to the GB Women’s side to be Head Coach took place in 2021 for the European Championships where the team claimed Silver.

On the big stage most recently, Steve was Assistant Coach to the French Men’s team for the 2023 European Championships and continued with the team to their home Paralympic Games in 2024. He made history with the Scotland Women’s 3×3 team when they competed at the first ever wheelchair basketball 3×3 competition in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Terry Bywater said in tribute:
“When I first joined the GB team, Steve didn’t just show me the ropes – he made me feel welcome and supported me when I needed it most, always helping me out. I’ll always be grateful for the kindness he showed me from day one. Rest in peace Steve.”

The thoughts of everyone at British Wheelchair Basketball are with Steve’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.