The world of women’s basketball in Japan is buzzing with the news that the national team has secured their spot in the Paris Olympics. This triumphant result was brought about by the heroic performance of the Japanese team in the ‘FIBA Women’s Olympic World Final Qualifiers’.

This qualifying tournament involved team-based competition, with tough battles anticipated against strong teams, including Canada, one of the top four. The Japanese team managed to brilliantly break through this daunting challenge by winning their final game against Canada 86-82, securing their second victory. At one point, all teams were tied with one win and one loss, a so-called ‘group of death’ situation, but Japan splendidly turned the tables, securing their third consecutive Olympic appearance.

Moreover, the Japanese team, which had maintained a strong position in the world rankings at 9th place, won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. These athletes earned their ticket in the World Final Qualifiers held in Hungary, with a total of 12 participating countries.

With the completion of these games, the countries participating in the Paris Olympics have finally been decided. The victorious Japanese team is expected to continue performing impressively in the future. From fans both domestically and internationally who received energy and inspiration from their bravery, the voices are growing, hoping for their further success.