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GB Men’s athlete James MacSorley has been appointed to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation’s (IWBF) Players’ Commission.

Following the recent zonal nomination and election processes, James will represent Europe on the commission alongside the women’s representative Mariska Beijer (Netherlands).

The IWBF’s Players’ Commission plays a key role in ensuring athlete perspectives are represented within IWBF’s strategic discussions and decision-making. James will serve a four-year term, 2026 to 2030.

On his appointment, James commented:
“I’m delighted to be a part of the next IWBF Players Commission, and I look forward to advocating for and representing all wheelchair basketball athletes to the best of my ability.”

IWBF Secretary General Gabriel Zangenfeind said:
“We are delighted to welcome the newly elected members to the Players’ Commission and to continue working alongside those already serving. The player voice is not only relevant – it is essential. The players bring lived experience, perspective and credibility to our discussions, and their input strengthens the decisions we take as a federation. Ensuring that players are meaningfully involved in shaping the future of wheelchair basketball remains a priority for IWBF.”

Terry Bywater, seven-time Paralympian, ends his term of five years having been a founding member of the commission. Alongside the other zonal representatives and IWBF personnel, his work on the IWBF Athlete Steering Group helped develop the commission into its current form.

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