AustraliaSportsSports - AsiaXu Han China ends Japan’s long reign to win women’s basketball Asia Cup title by Gabriel Martinez July 2, 2023 written by Gabriel Martinez July 2, 2023 0 comments Bookmark 45 China claimed victory in the women’s basketball Asia Cup, ending Japan’s five-time reign as champions. In an exhilarating final, China overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Japan 73-71 on Sunday. It appeared that China might succumb to defeat for the third consecutive time in a title game, as Japan, the reigning champions, scored the last 14 points of the first half, giving them a nine-point lead. However, fueled by the outstanding performance of center Xu Han, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, China seized the momentum early in the third quarter. They managed to secure a match-winning lead late in the game, ending their 12-year quest for a gold medal in front of a sizable audience in Sydney. Xu’s remarkable contribution of 26 points and 10 rebounds played a crucial role in China’s victory, as she achieved a double-double in every game of the tournament. Siyu Wang also made a significant impact, scoring 17 points. Japan’s Maki Takada led her team with 17 points and four rebounds, while Saki Hayashi contributed 12 points. China’s triumph in the Asia Cup follows their silver medal finish at the women’s basketball World Cup, which took place in Sydney last year. Australia, the host nation, secured the bronze medal for the third consecutive time by defeating New Zealand 81-59 in a comfortable victory. This achievement mirrored their results in Bengaluru, India, in 2019, and Amman, Jordan, in 2021. Alice Kunek led the Australian team with 19 points, and Anneli Maley recorded a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds. Tess Madgen also made her mark with 14 points, five rebounds, and three steals for the Opals. The eight-team regional tournament served as a qualifier for the upcoming Olympics. The semifinalists—Japan, Australia, China, and New Zealand—have all secured their spots in the Paris 2024 Olympics. More AP sports news can be found at: https://bigbignews.net/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about BasketballQ: Who won the women’s basketball Asia Cup?Q: How long was Japan’s reign as champions?Q: Who was the standout player in the final?Q: Did Australia win any medals in the Asia Cup?Q: Did this tournament have any implications for the Olympics?More about Basketball Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Basketball Q: Who won the women’s basketball Asia Cup? A: China emerged as the champions of the women’s basketball Asia Cup, defeating Japan in the final with a score of 73-71. Q: How long was Japan’s reign as champions? A: Japan had been the reigning champions of the Asia Cup for five consecutive times before China ended their reign in this tournament. Q: Who was the standout player in the final? A: Xu Han, the center for China, was named the player of the tournament and played a crucial role in China’s victory. She consistently recorded a double-double in every game of the tournament. Q: Did Australia win any medals in the Asia Cup? A: Australia secured the bronze medal in the women’s basketball Asia Cup, marking their third consecutive bronze medal finish in the tournament. Q: Did this tournament have any implications for the Olympics? A: Yes, the tournament served as a qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Japan, Australia, China, and New Zealand, the semifinalists of the Asia Cup, have all earned their spots in the upcoming Olympics. 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