Recently, the U18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup has once again focused our attention on the future of the Chinese women's basketball team. As a sports commentator who loves basketball, I have to say that this game is really exciting! Watching these young girls sweat on the court, I seem to see the light of hope of the Chinese women's basketball team.
Yesterday, I watched the semi-finals of the U18 Women's Asian Cup with bated breath. Australia narrowly defeated Japan 68-63 to advance to the final. To be honest, it was a thrilling match, and my heart was beating out! Our Chinese girls are about to face South Korea, and the outcome of this match will directly determine whether we can reach the final. I've pinned all my hopes on them!
Speaking of our Chinese team, hey, let me tell you, this team is just amazing! The other day against New Zealand, we won by a whopping 22 points, while South Korea won by just 20 points. Against Japan, we won by 16 points, but Australia only won by five. Seeing these data, I don't want to mention how confident I am.
I dare to pack the ticket, this time against the Korean team, we will almost be sure that we will qualify for the final! However, it's not just the competition itself that excites me lately, but also a girl named Zhang Ziyu.
Guys, I'm telling you, this 17-year-old is a treasure! Her performance on the court was amazing and I was stunned. Did you know? There is now a discussion online about whether she should be included in the list for the Paris Olympics. To be honest, I also think she deserves a chance.
It's a pity that her name was not included in the 16-player list previously announced by the Chinese Basketball Association, which made me feel a little disappointed. Recently, though, something interesting happened. The Olympic list previously announced by the Basketball Association was suddenly deleted! My first reaction was, is it because the number of people is exceeded?
But on second thought, could it be because of Zhang Ziyu's outstanding performance in the U18 Asian Cup that the Basketball Association decided to reconsider the list? When I think about this, I can't help but get excited. You know, if Zhang Ziyu can really be selected for the Olympic list, it will be great! When it comes to taking Zhang Ziyu to the Olympics, I actually think there are pros and cons.
Proponents believe that it is an investment in the future. After all, Zhang Ziyu is young and has potential, and participating in the Olympics will allow her to accumulate valuable experience. But there is also a lot of opposition, and they feel that priority should be given to experienced players. Personally, I am inclined to support Zhang Ziyu because I feel that her addition may bring new energy to the team.
And, if she does make the cut, it will definitely be one of the most dramatic sports stories of the year! Think about it, a 17-year-old suddenly enters the Olympic arena, this picture is exciting just by imagining! To be honest, every time I think about the future of the Chinese women's basketball team, I can't help but feel excited. The appearance of Zhang Ziyu has undoubtedly made this future brighter. I really hope that a good performance at the Under-18 Asian Cup will earn her an Olympic quota.
Regardless of the final result, the results of the U18 Asian Cup and the Olympic roster will have a profound impact on the development of the Chinese women's basketball team. I believe that as long as we give young players more opportunities, the Chinese women's basketball team will be able to shine in the international arena! As the U18 Asian Cup race heats up, our eyes are also turning to the upcoming Olympic Games. Regardless of who will be selected in the end, I sincerely wish the Chinese women's basketball team good results in the Paris Olympics. Let's cheer for the Chinese women's basketball team!