Live broadcast bar, May 18-on the afternoon of 18th, China’s women’s basketball coach Zheng Wei talked about the team’s preparations.
Zheng Wei said: “The national team started the training in Qingyuan, Guangdong province on March 30. Eight members of the team were newly added. After this period of training, the players were working hard to learn the team’s playing style, and gradually integrated into the team’s attack and defense system.
“In addition to the players playing in the American Women’s Professional Basketball League (WNBA), there are many main players in the treatment and rehabilitation of the last World Cup, including Wang Siyu, Wu Tongtong, huang Sijing and Li Yuelu, we will also determine whether they can participate in the competition according to their recovery. Therefore, the change of personnel has caused some difficulties to our Asian Cup, and the strength of this opponent should not be underestimated.”
When talking about whether several players in WNBA will return to China to participate in the Asian Cup, Zheng Wei said: “The association has always supported athletes to improve themselves on a high-level platform, at the same time, it can also better fight for the country. However, considering the current changes, we are also communicating with WNBA club about the possibility of several overseas players returning home to play. At present, the players in the field actively cooperate, in the future, we still support them to improve themselves in high-level league matches and win honor for their country. No matter what the rosters is, we will do our best to prepare for the war, strive for good results, and pass on the determination of Chinese women’s basketball not afraid of difficulties, facing challenges and the spirit of selfless dedication, unity and cooperation, and tenacious struggle.”
When asked about China’s specific plan to go to Europe for training in women’s basketball, Zheng Wei said: “The opponents of this training include Spain, France, Belgium, Serbia, Australia and so on, with strong strength, therefore, we cherish this opportunity of training very much and hope to strengthen team running-in through the competition and enhance the experience of young players.”
