At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the Chinese women's basketball team took a qualitative leap forward by winning fifth place. Then in the 2022 World Cup, they narrowly beat Australia to reach the final, a happy news that instantly ignited the enthusiasm of fans across the country. Turning to 2023, the Chinese women's basketball team won the Asian Cup and the Asian Games in one fell swoop, with a remarkable record, winning the high expectations of the crowd.
Head coach Zheng Wei said in reviewing a loss to France in the game: "Although we played with France a stunning performance, but this also reflects our long time has not played with Europe and the United States top teams, the past game opponents are mostly confined to Asia, especially the Japanese women's basketball team. This time, facing the strong teams in Europe and the United States, the players more or less appear to be a little bit uncomfortable. However, this loss has become an opportunity for us to move forward! With only half a year left to prepare for the Paris Olympics, this defeat will serve as a valuable warning to us: although we are ranked No. 2 in the world and have great strength, we must be fully focused and give our best!"
