Jul 30, 7:37 AM
The Indian women's basketball team defeated Kazakhstan 75-73 in a thrilling contest of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 held at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. In the Division B Final yesterday between two undefeated league teams, India and Kazakhstan, it was the home team that came out victorious. In a cliffhanger, trailing at 31-39 at one stage, India rallied back brilliantly to clinch the trophy.
Kazakhstan held the size advantage over the Indian team and this was punctuated by the play of Kazakh centre Nadezhda Kondrakova. She was able to score from inside and outside to begin the game. For India, the scoring came from a balanced team effort. Shireen was the aggressive one and held her drives to the basket, while guards Paul Durai and Raspreet created space to knock down their jumpers.
Delighted with the victory, Basketball Federation of India president K Govindaraj has announced a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees for the Indian squad.
India are now promoted to Division A for the next edition of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. In Division A Final, Japan won 74-73 against fancied Australia.
The Indian women's basketball team defeated Kazakhstan 75-73 in a thrilling contest of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 held at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. In the Division B Final yesterday between two undefeated league teams, India and Kazakhstan, it was the home team that came out victorious. In a cliffhanger, trailing at 31-39 at one stage, India rallied back brilliantly to clinch the trophy.
Kazakhstan held the size advantage over the Indian team and this was punctuated by the play of Kazakh centre Nadezhda Kondrakova. She was able to score from inside and outside to begin the game. For India, the scoring came from a balanced team effort. Shireen was the aggressive one and held her drives to the basket, while guards Paul Durai and Raspreet created space to knock down their jumpers.
Delighted with the victory, Basketball Federation of India president K Govindaraj has announced a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees for the Indian squad.
India are now promoted to Division A for the next edition of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. In Division A Final, Japan won 74-73 against fancied Australia.
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