China Women’s Basketball vs. Spain Preview: Olympic Group Stage Preview – Can China Win?

On June 23 at 6 pm, the Chinese Women’s Basketball team will face Spain in their second friendly match during their European training camp. Spain is also their group opponent in the Paris Olympics, making this friendly highly significant and informative.

After concluding domestic training and five exhibition games, the Chinese Women’s Basketball team traveled to Europe for further preparation. In their first friendly of the European trip yesterday against Turkey, with Han Xu and Yang Liwei returning from injury, China overturned an 11-point deficit in the second quarter to win 56-51, securing their first victory in Europe.

In that game, Han Xu led the team with 12 points, scoring 9 in the final quarter to secure the win. Senior player Sun Mengran also contributed 12 points, Yang Liwei scored 9, while Wang Shixinyu and Wu Tongtong each added 7. Apart from Li Meng and Huang Sijia who are injured, and Li Yuero playing in the WNBA, the rest of the team is available, gradually restoring a complete roster.

Spain’s Women’s Basketball team is a global powerhouse, currently ranked 4th in the world, presenting a formidable challenge. As Olympic group opponents, this match holds considerable importance. The Chinese team can acclimate to their rivals’ pace and intensity, laying the groundwork for their eventual encounter at the Olympics.

Spain previously faced Turkey in a friendly, winning 59-47, demonstrating good form. Historically, China has played Spain seven times, winning only two encounters, both in official competitions. In three friendlies, China has come up short against Spain.

Given their Olympic group status, both teams will undoubtedly treat this match seriously. While the result of a friendly isn’t paramount, a victory could provide a psychological edge come the Olympics. China will have the opportunity to strive for a morale-boosting triumph.

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