In the early morning of July 22, 2024, the Chinese women's basketball team ushered in their last warm-up game before the opening of the Olympic Games, against the powerful France women's basketball team. The game kicked off in anticipation, and although the Chinese women's basketball team lost 76-93 in the end, the team's performance in the game still showed hope and improvement.
Before the game, Zheng Wei, the coach of the Chinese women's basketball team, and the players made the final tactical arrangements in the locker room. Zheng Wei's face was solemn, but her eyes showed firm determination: "Everyone's goal today is to find the best form, no matter what the result is, we must go all out." ”
The players cheered each other on, Li Meng patted his teammates on the shoulder and said: "We will definitely be able to play well, today is to prepare for the Olympic Games, let go of the fight!" ”
As the whistle blew for the game, the Chinese women's basketball team quickly entered the state and played very tense in the first quarter. On the court, despite the thick bandages on his shoulders, Wang Siyu still stubbornly hit the basket and created several foul opportunities. She was blocked by her opponent during a layup and gritted her teeth in pain: "My shoulder really hurts, but I can't stop!" ”
Li Meng tried to break France's defense several times in this quarter, and her three-pointer hit caused cheers from the audience. Li Yueru's basket under the basket also brought valuable points to the Chinese team, and although France also launched a strong counterattack, the Chinese women's basketball team temporarily led 25-24.
After the end of the second quarter, the Chinese women's basketball team fell behind 44-46. In the locker room, Zheng Wei analyzed the performance of the half: "We did a good job in the transition between attack and defense, but we still need to pay more attention to the details, especially the stability of the defense. ”
The players listened carefully and nodded, and Li Meng comforted: "We're not done yet, keep working hard, the rhythm of the game is already under our control." ”
After the start of the third quarter, Li Yueru's performance was impressive, and she scored several successful baskets to close the gap. Her consecutive scores also drew cheers from the audience: "Xiaobao, you are amazing!" ”
However, as the game deepened, the intensity of the France team gradually increased, and the physical strength of the Chinese women's basketball team began to have problems. The score difference gradually widened to 9 points, but despite this, the Chinese women's basketball team did not give up, and the fighting spirit on the court was still visible.
After the game, although the Chinese women's basketball team lost 76-93, the spirit of the players to fight the court won the respect of the audience. Coach Zheng Wei gave a positive assessment of the game: "Although we lost this game, the team's improvement is obvious. We found a lot of things to improve and a lot of bright spots. ”
In an interview after the game, the players said that although they lost the game, they were full of confidence in the future. Li Meng said: "We fought hard today, although the result was not satisfactory, we found our form and rhythm in the game. The challenges of the Olympics have only just begun, and we will continue to work hard. ”
Recently, the Chinese women's basketball team has experienced many difficulties in the process of preparing for the Olympic Games. Injuries were their biggest challenge, but they were not discouraged and gradually regained their form through intensive warm-up matches. These warm-up matches not only trained the team, but also allowed them to accumulate valuable experience when facing strong teams in Europe and the United States. Coach Zheng Wei is constantly trying to adjust her tactics, hoping to find the most suitable tactical combination for the team and be fully prepared for the upcoming Olympic Games.
At the training base of the Chinese women's basketball team, coach Zheng Wei and the players are analyzing a warm-up game that has just ended. The players' expressions were tired, but full of anticipation. The players sat in the locker room, and the atmosphere was serious and tense. Wang Siyu looked at the bandage on his shoulder and sighed: "I feel that I have been playing very hard during this time, but I can also feel that we are getting better." ”
Zheng Wei stood in front of the tactical board, pointing out the details of the game that had just happened. "Although we had injuries, these warm-up games allowed us to gradually get back into shape. Especially against European and American teams, we have not only increased our confidence, but also accumulated important game experience. We need to continue to adjust and find the best combination for our team. ”
In order to be able to do well in the Olympics, Zheng Wei frequently tried various tactical combinations in training. She and her assistant coaches had heated discussions on the sidelines of the court, trying to find the best line-up configuration. Zhang Ru wiped her sweat, walked to Zheng Wei's side and said: "Coach, our recent tactical adjustments have helped us a lot, but in the face of different opponents, we still need more cooperation and tacit understanding. ”
Zheng Wei nodded, and said with a firm gaze: "That's right, adjusting tactics and lineup is only the first step, the real key lies in the tacit understanding and execution of the team." Each player needs to find their role and play to the best in the game. ”
At present, the Chinese women's basketball team includes 14 players, but the final list for the Olympics is still pending. Two key players, Jin Weina and Pan Zhenqi, were unable to participate due to injury, which also made the final squad selection difficult. On the training ground, the players' mood was a little heavy, but more of an expectation for the future. Li Meng whispered to his teammates next to him: "Although the training is very hard now, I believe that we will perform well in the Olympic Games." Everyone is doing their best to hopefully get a spot on the final list. ”
The upcoming Olympics will be a serious challenge. The Chinese women's basketball team will play against Spain, Serbia and Puerto Rico.
The final pre-match build-up to the tournament was full of uncertainty, with teams having to overcome injuries and find their best form and tactics in a short period of time. Zheng Wei said in an interview: "We are fully prepared, although we face many difficulties, we are full of confidence in the team. We will constantly adjust our tactics according to the situation of our opponents and strive to do well in the Olympics. ”
The team's goal is clear: to finish in the top two or at least one of the two best groups in the group stage and advance to the next stage. Everyone in the team knew it was going to be an uphill battle, but there was a sparkle of hope in their eyes.
With the Olympic Games approaching, the Chinese women's basketball team is facing the competition with a new look after experiencing injuries and challenges. Their hard work and perseverance will undoubtedly inject more strength and confidence into future competitions.
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