On the field full of passion and sweat, the 2024 FIBA Olympic Women's Basketball Qualifying Tournament has finally come to an end. After a series of fierce battles, in the end, 5 teams from Europe, 3 teams from the Americas, 2 teams from Asia, 1 team from Oceania, and 1 team from Africa successfully qualified for the Olympic Games. These 12 teams not only represent the highest level in their respective continents, but also the elite of women's basketball in the world.
On the European side, France, Belgium, Spain, Serbia and Germany – five teams managed to break through with their excellent tactical literacy and individual player ability. Their team spirit and indomitable fighting spirit on the field have won the applause and respect of countless fans.
In the Americas zone, three teams from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico stood out. As a traditional strong team in world basketball, the strength of the U.S. women's basketball team should not be underestimated. The Canadian and Puerto Rico women's basketball teams also won themselves tickets to the Olympics with their outstanding performances.
In Asia, China and Japan qualified together. The Chinese women's basketball team showed a tenacious fighting spirit and an increasingly mature technical and tactical level in the qualifying round, and won wide praise from fans. And the Japanese women's basketball team has also won a place for itself with its delicate skills and fast offensive and defensive transitions.
The Australian women's basketball team, the representative of Oceania, also showed strong strength. Their height advantage and strong interior prowess on the field make it difficult for opponents to deal with. The Nigerian women's basketball team in the African zone also successfully qualified for the Olympic Games. They showed great strength and potential in the qualifying tournaments and became an emerging force in African basketball.
These 12 teams will continue to show their style at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At that time, basketball fans around the world will witness this feast of women's basketball together, and look forward to the teams that can bring us exciting games and unforgettable moments.