Italy claims its first historic world medal in wheelchair basketball, leaving the final in Ottawa with a silver. Australia's success in the final is never in doubt from the opening moments, with the 'Rollers' gradually extending their lead to a final score of 81-57. For the Italian squad coached by Castellucci, it is the first defeat of a memorable tournament, in which they defeated reigning champions the United States in the group stage and Great Britain, the leading nation in the sport in recent years, in the semi-finals.