On February 15, Beijing time, according to the official news of the Chinese Basketball Association, the Chinese women's basketball team went out to the World Cup qualifiers, and 2 people in the returning team tested positive for nucleic acid tests, and have now been isolated and observed on the spot, postponed to return to China.
The official notice of the Chinese Basketball Association reads, "In the routine nucleic acid test before returning to China, 2 people from the Chinese women's basketball team tested positive for nucleic acid, and the other 24 people tested negative." The Chinese Basketball Association launched the emergency plan at the first time, providing full support and guarantee from the aspects of psychology, medical treatment and life. At the same time, it communicated closely with FIBA and contacted our embassy in Serbia to obtain strong support and assistance. In accordance with the mainland entry regulations and the requirements of FIBA and the epidemic prevention department of the game, the whole team has been isolated and observed on the spot. As of 17:00 Beijing time on February 14, the latest nucleic acid results show that there are no new positive personnel. ”
In addition, the official notice of the Basketball Association also revealed, "Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, made a video connection with each member of the visiting team, expressed concern and respect, and expressed to everyone that the Chinese Basketball Association has determination and confidence, and no one can bring everyone back to China and bring them to their families." ”
Previously, the Chinese women's basketball team played in the women's basketball World Cup qualifiers, in the last game with the French team, the women's basketball team 7 people in doubles, with a score of 103-70 to win the opponent, thus with a record of three wins, to qualify for the World Cup. After entering the World Cup, Women's Basketball National Player Huang Sijing said, "We have enough ability to attack any team, and we are not afraid of any team." ”
The 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Sydney, Australia, from September 22 to October 1. Unexpectedly, this time to go out to the World Preliminary Tournament but encountered such a twist, I believe that the women's basketball girls will play the spirit of tenacious struggle on the court, defeat the epidemic, the whole team safe and healthy return home.