The Chinese women’s basketball team has returned to China after winning the Asian Cup, with head coach Zheng Wei praising the team’s spirit. Despite facing injuries to key players, the Chinese women’s basketball team was able to defeat the Japanese women’s basketball team in the final and clinch the Asian Cup championship after 12 years. Zheng Wei commended the team’s unity, cooperation, courage, and determination, highlighting their ability to overcome challenges throughout the tournament.
One standout player of the Chinese women’s basketball team was Han Xu, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the event and was selected for the tournament’s best team. Han Xu expressed her gratitude to her teammates, coach, and staff for their support, as well as to the fans who cheered for the Chinese women’s basketball team. She also acknowledged that the MVP title comes with great responsibility and vowed to continue striving for improvement.
Despite being unable to play in the final due to injury, captain Yang Liwei joined her teammates on the podium to celebrate the championship victory. Yang Liwei thanked her teammates for their hard work and expressed her joy in fulfilling a dream. She emphasized the team’s cohesion and combat effectiveness, stating that they will continue to pass on the spirit of the women’s basketball team and face difficulties fearlessly.
Two players, Li Meng and Han Xu, did not return to China with the team as they traveled directly to the United States to participate in WNBA games. Li Meng’s team, the Washington Mystics, congratulated her on winning the Asian Cup through their official social media.
The Chinese women’s basketball team’s victory in the Asian Cup signifies their resurgence in the sport and their determination to continue striving for excellence. The team’s success will undoubtedly inspire future generations of basketball players in China.