ASIAN BASKETBALL CUP LAUNCHES IN AMMAN
Sep 27, 2021
The 29th Asian Women's Basketball Cup got underway in Amman on Monday with the participation of eight teams vying for four qualifying spots to next year’s World Cup in Australia.
Tokyo 2020 silver medallists Japan started their campaign with a crushing 136-46 win in Group A, while in the same group, South Korea, the most successful side with 12 titles, eased past New Zealand, 85-69.
In Group B, China beat The Philippines, 143-52, and Australia beat Chinese Taipei, 76-65.
