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Canada’s women’s basketball team falls to Belgium in pre-Olympic match

July 14, 2024

The Canadian women’s basketball team has some work to do ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Canada dropped its second Olympic tune-up in as many days on Sunday, falling 81-51 to host Belgium.

On Saturday, Canada lost 61-48 to Spain.

Canada played the tournament in Belgium without WNBA players Bridget Carleton, Aaliyah Edwards and Kia Nurse, who will join the team closer to the Paris Games.

Canada will play two more pre-Olympic friendlies in Spain, against Australia on July 23 and Spain on July 24, before opening the Games on July 29 versus France.

The Canadians earned the final spot in the Olympics in their qualifying tournament earlier this year after finishing fourth at the most recent FIBA World Cup in 2022.

In a disappointing turn of events, Canada’s women’s basketball team suffered a defeat at the hands of Belgium in a pre-Olympic match. The game, which took place on [date], saw the Canadian team struggle to keep up with their opponents, ultimately losing by a score of [score].

Despite putting up a valiant effort, Canada was unable to overcome the strong offensive and defensive play of the Belgian team. The loss serves as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead for the Canadian squad as they prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games.

One of the standout players for Canada in the match was [player], who [description of performance]. However, even her impressive performance was not enough to secure a victory for her team.

The defeat to Belgium highlights the need for Canada to continue to work on their skills and strategies in the lead-up to the Olympics. With strong competition expected from teams around the world, including powerhouses like the United States and Australia, Canada will need to be at the top of their game if they hope to contend for a medal.

Despite this setback, there is still reason for optimism for Canada’s women’s basketball team. The players have shown resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and with continued hard work and dedication, they have the potential to make a strong showing at the Olympics.

As fans of Canadian basketball, we must continue to support and cheer on our women’s team as they strive for success on the international stage. While the loss to Belgium may sting, it is just one game in a long season, and there is still plenty of basketball left to be played. Let’s rally behind our team and show them the true strength of Canadian spirit.