China beats Lithuania for 3X3 Basketball World Cup bronze-Xinhua

China beats Lithuania for 3X3 Basketball World Cup bronze

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2022-06-27 02:22:30

Players of China celebrate after the FIBA 3X3 World Cup women's third place match between China and Lithuania in Antwerp, Belgium, June 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

ANTWERP, June 26 (Xinhua) -- China took the bronze medal at the FIBA 3X3 Basketball World Cup after defeating Lithuania 21-11 here on Sunday.

China conceded a narrow 17-16 loss to France in the semifinals earlier on Sunday, and the French side will vie with Canada for the gold medal later at 8:55pm local time.

Cao Junwei (R) of China vies with Monika Grigalauskyte of Lithuania during their FIBA 3X3 World Cup women's pool round match in Antwerp, Belgium, June 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

Players of Canada, France and China (from L to R) are seen during the awarding ceremony after the FIBA 3X3 World Cup women's third place match between China and Lithuania in Antwerp, Belgium, June 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

Players of China celebrate after the FIBA 3X3 World Cup women's third place match between China and Lithuania in Antwerp, Belgium, June 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

hang Zhiting (1st R) of China shoots during the FIBA 3X3 World Cup women's third place match between China and Lithuania in Antwerp, Belgium, June 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

Wang Lili (front R) of China defends Kamile Nacickaite of Lithuania during their FIBA 3X3 World Cup women's pool round match in Antwerp, Belgium, June 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)