Hey basketball fans! 🏀 Guess what? China’s men’s 3×3 basketball team just made history in Singapore! 🇸🇬 They played amazing games and finished second at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup! 🥈 Isn’t that awesome?
The team, with players Guo Hanyu, Yan Peng, Zhang Dianliang, and Xiang Zhichao, fought really hard. 💪 They started strong by winning in Pool B and moved on to the knockout stage. In the quarterfinals, they beat Qatar 19-11! 🎉 Then, they faced Japan in the semifinals and won 19-15! Wow!
In the big final, they played against the defending champions, Australia. 🏆 It was a super exciting game! China tied the score twice and even led at one point. 😮 The game was neck and neck, but Australia just edged ahead to win 21-19. So close!
Even though they lost the final, China’s team did an amazing job. They achieved their best result ever at the Asia Cup! 🎖️ Plus, they qualified for the World Cup, which starts on June 23 in Mongolia. 🏀 How cool is that?
Not to forget, China’s women’s team also did great! They won the bronze medal after beating the Philippines 21-11. 🥉 Both the men’s and women’s teams are heading to the World Cup! Let’s cheer them on! 🎊
Are you excited to see them play at the World Cup? Let’s wish them the best of luck! 🍀 Go China! 🇨🇳
Reference(s):
China finishes as men's runner-up at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup in Singapore
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