In a thrilling finale at the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu, Team China and Team Japan put on a spectacular show of skill and determination. With a full capacity crowd of 18,000 enthusiastic spectators at the Fenghuangshan Sports Park Gymnasium, the match proved to be a captivating contest.
Team China emerged as the victors, defeating Team Japan 99-91 in a super fierce and fantastic competition. Both teams demonstrated their strengths, with the Chinese team’s dominant presence inside the arc and the Japanese team’s fast mobility and versatile strategies.
Chinese centers Han Xu and Liu Yutong were instrumental in securing the championship, scoring 18 and 16 points, respectively. Han’s impressive height of 2.08 meters and Liu’s 110 kilograms of strength proved crucial in the match. However, the Japanese center Tanaka Ufuoma, who played against Liu, expressed her admiration for her Chinese opponent’s skill and eagerly looks forward to future opportunities to compete again.
The match’s highest scorer was Chinese team player Zhang Jingyi of Beijing Normal University, who contributed 21 points, leading her team to victory. Zhang credited the championship to the team’s collective efforts and highlighted their unity, effective communication, and shared goal on and off the court.
This enthralling encounter showcased the immense talent and dedication of both Chinese and Japanese athletes, highlighting the true spirit of sportsmanship and friendly competition in the Universiade women’s basketball final. Congratulations to Team China on their well-deserved gold medal, and kudos to Team Japan for their tenacity and exceptional performance throughout the tournament.
