2024 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments – Xi'an facts for kids
| Tournament details | |
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| Host country | China |
| City | Xi'an |
| Dates | 8–11 February |
| Teams | 4 (from 3 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  France |
| Runners-up |  China |
| Third place |  Puerto Rico |
| Fourth place |  New Zealand |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 6 |
| Attendance | 28,500 (4,750 per match) |
| MVP | Gabby Williams |
| Top scorer | Li Meng (19.3 ppg) |
| Official website | |
| WOQT China | |
The 2024 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Xi'an was an exciting basketball event. It was one of four tournaments held around the world to decide which women's national teams would play in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This specific tournament took place in Xi'an, China, from February 8 to 11, 2024. Teams from different countries competed for a chance to go to the Olympics.
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Teams Competing
Four national teams took part in the Xi'an tournament. These teams had already done well in other basketball events to earn their spot here. France was already guaranteed a spot in the Olympics because they are the host nation for the 2024 Summer Games.
| Team | How They Qualified | Date They Qualified | World Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| China |
Finished in the top four at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup | June 28, 2023 | 2 |
| France |
Host nation for the Olympics | – | 7 |
| Puerto Rico |
Finished in the top two at the 2024 Americas Pre-Qualifying Tournament | November 10, 2023 | 12 |
| New Zealand |
Finished in the top four at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup | June 30, 2023 | 23 |
Tournament Location
The tournament was held in the city of Xi'an, China. All the games took place at the Shaanxi Provincial Gymnasium. This is a large indoor sports arena. It can hold many fans who came to watch the games.
| Xi'an | |
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| Shaanxi Provincial Gymnasium | |
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Final Standings
The standings show how each team performed in the tournament. Teams earned points for winning games. The goal was to finish high enough to qualify for the Olympics. France was already in, so the other teams were competing for the remaining spots.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
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Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
Game Results
The tournament featured six exciting basketball games. France won all their games, showing why they are a top team. China also played very well, winning two out of three games. Puerto Rico won one game, and New Zealand, unfortunately, did not win any.
- February 8, 2024
- France beat Puerto Rico with a score of 88 to 40.
- China beat New Zealand with a score of 94 to 47.
- February 10, 2024
- France beat China with a score of 82 to 50.
- Puerto Rico beat New Zealand in a close game, 69 to 67.
- February 11, 2024
- France beat New Zealand with a score of 94 to 39.
- China beat Puerto Rico with a score of 105 to 69.
Player and Team Statistics
After the tournament, the best players and teams were recognized for their performance. This section highlights who scored the most points, grabbed the most rebounds, and made the most assists.
Top Players
These players stood out in different areas during the tournament.
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Points Per Game (PPG)
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Rebounds Per Game (RPG)
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Assists Per Game (APG)
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Team Performance
Here's how the teams ranked in different statistical categories.
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Points Per Game (PPG)
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Rebounds Per Game (RPG)
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Assists Per Game (APG)
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Awards
At the end of the tournament, special awards were given out. An "All-Star Team" was chosen, featuring the best players in each position. The most outstanding player received the "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) award. These awards were announced on February 11, 2024.
| All-Star Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guards | Forwards | Center |
| Marine Johannès Li Meng |
Mya Hollingshed Gabby Williams |
Han Xu |
| MVP: Gabby Williams |
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