Beijing, April 20 (Xinhua) -- On 20 April, the Chinese women's basketball team held an open training at the training base. Chai Wensheng, the leader of the three-man basketball national team, said that the team is actively preparing for various events, striving for points and striving to directly qualify for the Paris Olympics.
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According to reports, by November 1, 2023, the teams with the top three FIBA points will directly qualify for the Paris Olympics. The Chinese three-man women's basketball team will participate in the World Cup at the end of May to fight for more points.
Chai Wensheng said that this year's Asian Cup started early, while the Chinese Women's Basketball League (WCBA) ended late, so the team sent young players with three-man basketball experience to win the bronze medal in the Asian Cup, completed the set task and won points.
Chai Wensheng was interviewed by the media
Commenting on qualifying for the Paris Olympics, Chai Wensheng said: "We hope to qualify directly for the Paris Olympics by finishing in the top three in the world. ”
Wang Lili, a three-man Chinese women's basketball player, said that this year is a very critical year and a challenge for this new team, "I think I can turn these into motivation to move forward and constantly polish myself according to the requirements of the coach."
Wang Lili was interviewed by the media
Speaking of the goals of the training camp, player Wan Jiyuan said that as an insider player, he hopes to improve his offensive ability and long-range shooting ability through the training camp.
Xu Jiamin, the head coach of China's three-man women's basketball team, said frankly that in the face of a series of important events such as this year's three-man basketball World Cup and Asian Games, the pressure and challenges of the team are great.
Xu Jiamin was interviewed by the media
This year's international competition is more stressful and there are many unknowns, but it is also an opportunity for the players to improve their experience. Xu Jiamin said: "Whether it is an international or domestic competition, our goal is the same, and we are going all out to achieve the best results. ”
Source: Xinhuanet