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China Sweep Group Stage as Asian Games Quarterfinalists Confirmed
China won all three of its group games in the Asian Games basketball tournament.
It beat the Philippines 105-61.
China played very quickly and passed the ball well from the start.
The team led by 20 points after the first quarter and by 36 points at halftime.
Wang Junjie was China’s top scorer with 20 points.
The Philippines won one game but did not advance to the quarterfinals.
Bahrain also qualified after beating Kazakhstan.
The quarterfinals will be played on September 16 at Aichi International Arena.
China defeated defending champions the Philippines 105-61 to complete a 3-0 group-stage record.
China led 36-16 after the first quarter and held a 66-30 advantage at halftime.
Wang Junjie scored 20 points and collected 14 rebounds for China.
Bahrain beat Kazakhstan 101-78 to finish second in Group C with a 2-1 record.
The quarterfinals will feature China-Saudi Arabia, South Korea-Jordan, Iran-Bahrain, and Japan-Chinese Taipei.
- Who
- China, the Philippines, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, and the other advancing teams in the 2026 Asian Games men's basketball tournament.
- What
- China defeated the Philippines 105-61, while the quarterfinal lineup was finalized.
- Where
- The quarterfinals will be played at Aichi International Arena.
- When
- China’s group-stage win took place on Monday; the quarterfinals are scheduled for September 16.
- Why
- China won its group, Bahrain secured second place in Group C, and the Philippines failed to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Key facts
- China record
- 3-0 in the group stage
- Final score
- China 105, Philippines 61
- Top scorer
- Wang Junjie, 20 points
- Wang Junjie’s rebounds
- 14
- Group C runner-up
- Bahrain, with a 2-1 record
- Philippines record
- 1-2, resulting in elimination
- Quarterfinal date
- September 16
Quotes
Guo Shiqiang
China men's basketball head coach
“We prepare seriously for every opponent and respect every opponent. For us, this is simply another group game. We will be fully prepared and go all out.”
thehansindia.com
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