China Secures FIBA World Cup Berth with Commanding Win Over South Sudan
China’s women’s basketball team clinched a spot in the 2026 FIBA World Cup with an 86-76 victory over South Sudan, led by Wang Siyu’s 17 points.
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China’s women’s basketball team clinched a spot in the 2026 FIBA World Cup with an 86-76 victory over South Sudan, led by Wang Siyu’s 17 points.
China’s veteran 3×3 basketball star Zhang Zhiting is gearing up for the Paris Olympics, aiming to build on the team’s bronze medal from Tokyo and overcome new challenges with determination.
Japan edged China 61-58 in the opening game of a women’s basketball pre-Olympic warm-up series in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. Akaho Himawari led Japan with 15 points in a closely contested match.
Candace Parker, one of the greatest women’s basketball players, has announced her retirement at age 38, citing health concerns after undergoing ten surgeries during her illustrious career.
China’s women’s basketball team will face Spain, Serbia, and Puerto Rico in Group A at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with matches starting on July 29.
Young girls in Gaza have formed a women’s youth basketball team, challenging social traditions and aiming to represent Palestine internationally.