The energy in Warsaw is electric! 🇵🇱 China's men's and women's basketball teams have officially touched down for the FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and the action is already heating up. Both squads kicked off their campaigns on Monday with a split record—one win and one loss each. Talk about a rollercoaster start! 🎢
The women's squad—featuring the talented Li Wenxia, Li Yuyan, Wang Lili, and Zhang Zhiting—started things off with a massive challenge. They faced the reigning Olympic gold medalists, Germany. While the German side brought some heavy physicality that proved tough to handle, resulting in a 21-14 loss, the Chinese team didn't let it get them down. 👊
They came back stronger than ever in their second game against Italy. 🇮🇹 With Li and Wang hitting back-to-back two-pointers, China jumped to an early 5-1 lead and never looked back, securing a dominant 21-12 victory! That's how you bounce back! 🌟
Currently sitting at 1-1 in Pool C, the women's team is now gearing up for their next clashes against the Philippines and Latvia as they fight for a spot in the knockout phase. Meanwhile, the men's team also holds a 1-1 record, keeping the momentum going. 🇨🇳🏀
We're sending all the good vibes to our athletes in Poland! Keep grinding and keep shining! 💪🔥
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Chinese men and women split early games at FIBA 3×3 World Cup
cgtn.com
