Photos: US beats Germany for Women's Wheelchair Basketball gold

Players of the United States wave in the medal ceremony. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Defending champion the United States defeated Germany 50-38 for the Women's Wheelchair Basketball gold medal, while defending silver medalist Australia held off Japan 53-47 to win bronze on Monday at the National Indoor Stadium.

Players of the United States celebrate. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Annette Kahl (C) of Germany is guarded. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Sarah Castle of the United States shoots. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Christina Ripp of the United States vies the ball. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

Loraine Gonzales (front) of the United States drives the ball. (Photo credit: Xinhua)