China’s basketball squads are turning heads at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup in Singapore! 🇨🇳 Both the men’s and women’s teams stormed into the quarterfinals after intense pool matches on Friday, showcasing teamwork, grit, and clutch plays.
Men’s Team: Drama Under the Lights
The men’s squad—featuring Guo Hanyu, Yan Peng, Zhang Dianliang, and Xiang Zhichao—cruised past Chinese Taipei 21-10 but faced a nail-biter against India. Tied at 17-17 in the final minute, Guo sealed the win with a *legendary* two-pointer 🎯! Next up: a showdown with Qatar’s No. 2 seeds.
Women’s Squad: Young Guns Rise Up
Averaging under 23 years old, the women’s team (Hu Duoling, Li Wenxia, Li Yuyan, Zhou Mengyun) battled hard. After a heartbreaking 18-17 loss to New Zealand, they dominated South Korea 19-12 💪, leveraging their height and defense. Next stop: a quarterfinal clash with Vietnam!
Stay tuned for more hoops action! 🌟 #BasketballFever
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China reach men's, women's last eight at FIBA 3×3 Basketball Asia Cup
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