On the opening day of the 2019 Basketball World Cup, Canada set a new attendance record with a thrilling victory over France. The crowd of 18,700 people in Shenzhen, China, was the largest ever for a basketball game in the country.
The Canadian team was led by the stellar play of guard Cory Joseph, who scored a game-high 21 points. He was supported by the strong defense of forward Khem Birch, who had five blocks and four rebounds. The Canadians also received a huge boost from the crowd, which was overwhelmingly supportive of their team.
The French team was led by guard Nando de Colo, who scored 19 points and added five assists. However, the French were unable to contain the Canadian offense and were outscored by 12 points in the second half.
The victory was a huge moment for Canada, which had not won a game in the World Cup since 2002. The team is now 1-0 in the tournament and will look to continue their success in their next game against Lithuania on Sunday.
The attendance record set by Canada is a testament to the growing popularity of basketball in the country. With more and more Canadians playing the sport, it is no surprise that they are now setting attendance records at international tournaments.
It was an exciting start to the tournament for Canada and their fans, and they will be hoping to continue their success in the coming days. With their victory over France, Canada has set a new standard for basketball attendance in the country and will be looking to build on that success in the future.
