The Wales women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team defeated India 16-1 [1] during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

This victory underscores the growing competitiveness of the Welsh squad in the fast-paced 3x3 format. The result places Wales in a strong position as the games showcase both traditional and wheelchair basketball variants to a global audience.

The match took place on Day 3 of the games at the SEC Centre in Glasgow [2]. The Welsh roster, consisting of Anastasia Blease, Chloe Morgan, Libi Phillips, and Molly Lander, utilized a balanced offensive attack to control the game [3].

Captain Anastasia Blease led the scoring effort with seven points [1]. Molly Lander contributed five points to the final tally [1], while Libi Phillips added four points [1]. The combined effort ensured that the Indian team was held to a single point for the duration of the contest [1].

The 3x3 basketball and 3x3 wheelchair basketball competitions are featured as part of the broader Commonwealth Games programme [2]. The format is designed to highlight speed and agility, which were evident in the Welsh team's transition play at the SEC Centre [2].

Organizers included these events to increase the visibility of the 3x3 variant, a discipline that emphasizes high-intensity play over longer durations. The event continues to draw crowds to the SEC Centre as athletes from across the Commonwealth compete for medals [2].

“Wales 16 – India 1”

The dominant margin of victory for Wales suggests a significant gap in experience or preparation between the two programs in the 3x3 format. By integrating wheelchair basketball into the primary Commonwealth Games programme, organizers are elevating the profile of adaptive sports to the same level as able-bodied competitions, potentially driving more investment into these programs nationally.