Great Britain’s women have withdrawn from the wheelchair basketball European Championships despite reaching the final, due to Covid-19 concerns.
Helen Freeman scored 24 points in a 58-51 semi-final victory over Germany before the announcement was made.
A second GB women’s player had tested positive for coronavirus in Madrid earlier in the week.
In a statement British Wheelchair Basketball said they supported the squad’s “decision to return home”.
Lee Manning top scored with 22 points as GB’s men’s team progressed to the final with a 65-43 win over Italy in the last four. They will now face the Netherlands, who beat Germany 65-58.
Both sides have already secured a place at the World Championships in Dubai next year.
