On the same day, in a women's basketball warm-up game held in Melbourne, Australia, the Chinese team lost to the Australian team 63-91.
Zheng Wei (center), the head coach of the Chinese team, instructs his players during a match pause on July 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
Australia head coach Chambers (centre) coaches his players during a match pause on July 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
On July 5, Yang Liwei, a player of the Chinese team, was in the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
On July 5, Zheng Wei, the head coach of the Chinese team, watched the game on the sidelines. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
Chinese players Yang Shuyu (right) and Huang Sijing (left) defend during a match on July 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
Zhang Ru (right), a player of the Chinese team, shoots a basketball during a game on July 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
Australia's head coach Chambers watches the game from the sidelines on July 5. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
On July 5, Yang Shuyu (left), a player of the Chinese team, broke through during the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
On July 5, Yang Liwei (above), a player of the Chinese team, was in the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
On July 5, Yang Shuyu, a player of the Chinese team, made a free throw during the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
On July 5, Chinese player Huang Sijing (left) broke through with the ball. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping
On July 5, Chinese player Wang Siyu (left) was blocked in an attack during a match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ma Ping