Heroes in wheelchairs

These basketball players don’t just score baskets

Christoph Edler (right) lives for his sport.

(Bild: Katja Edler / Ostenos Media)

Basketball as a top-class sport and school of life at the same time - this is the concept of the Graz FlinkStones, who will be fighting for the Cup title against the Sitting Bulls from Klosterneuburg on Sunday as part of the Cup Finals presented by the "Krone". In front of the big stage that the wheelchair athletes have worked hard for.

The distinctive squeaking of rubber soles on the hall floor - a familiar sound for every basketball fan. On Sunday, however, not only ankle-high sneakers but also tires will squeak across the court. For the first time, wheelchair basketball players will be able to crown their cup winner at the "Final Four" tournament in Graz's Raiffeisen Sportpark alongside the men's and women's teams.