On 10 February, the 2024 Women's Basketball Olympic Qualification Tournament continued, and today is the second round of the competition, which will be crucial for many teams.
After the first victory, a second round win will give them an early qualification for the Paris Olympics. The team that lost in the first round must avoid losing the game again, otherwise it will fall into a very passive situation.
After the Chinese women's basketball team defeated New Zealand in the first game, it is likely that they have already locked up their qualification for the Paris Olympics. In order to ensure the promotion even more, one more win will determine the promotion.
In the first game, Han Xu performed well, scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks on 9 shots, which can be said to have played a pivotal role. After the game, Han Xu said in an interview: "I have liked to watch "Wulin Gaiden" since I was a child, and I especially like the role of Tong Xiangyu, I think the Shaanxi dialect is very good, the audience in Shaanxi is also very enthusiastic, and the food is also very delicious." ”
She also posted the good news on her personal social platform, which also symbolizes the end of the natal year of her birth.
In the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the China Division of the Olympic Women's Basketball Qualifying Tournament ushered in a break day. The Chinese women's basketball team is still preparing seriously according to the rhythm of two practices a day.
At 16:30 on the first day of the Lunar New Year on February 10, the Chinese team will usher in a showdown with the strong French team, and the game will be broadcast live on CCTV5.
The French head coach said about the matchup with the Chinese women's basketball team: "Every player in the Chinese women's basketball team is very good, their strength cannot be described in a single word, we understand that there are several players who have played against Johannes in the WNBA, and we attach great importance to every player in the Chinese women's basketball team, and we also know that the Chinese women's basketball team is at the top of the world rankings." ”
The French team is strong, ranked fourth in the world, and the first game is in hot form, which is comparable to the strength of the Chinese women's basketball team, and the two teams are evenly matched. The Chinese team occupies the right time and place, and has a slight advantage, but must not underestimate the opponent, this will be a fierce matchup.
Japan played Hungary and yesterday against Spain with an impressive performance: the team made 15 three-pointers and shot 72 two-pointers7%, and the free throw shooting rate is as high as 90%. It feels great and should win comfortably against Hungary. Although Hungary is weaker, Japan's ability to beat Spain is already an upset.
Their strength is comparable to that of the Chinese team, even if they do not have an advantage in height and size, they have excellent skills, tacit tactical cooperation, and strong team strength.
The United States won the first round against Nigeria and has not yet fully adjusted, but the opponents are far from the same and could be a big victory. As world No. 1, the U.S. team will have a no-brainer to qualify for the Olympics, and their goal is, of course, to win the title.
Belgium and Senegal, both teams lost in the first round, and this game is crucial, and another defeat basically means going out. Considering the relative weakness of the two teams in this group, the winner will advance to the next round.
At 7 p.m., New Zealand played Puerto Rico, a match that was very important for both teams, as they were the underdogs in the group. The winner will be expected to qualify for the Paris Olympics.