On September 13th, Canada defeated Slovenia in the FIBA World Cup, securing their spot in the Tokyo Olympics. This was a major victory for the Canadian team, as they had previously failed to qualify for the Olympics since 2000.
The game was a close one, with Canada leading by only one point at halftime. However, the Canadian team was able to pull away in the second half, outscoring Slovenia by 11 points to secure the victory. Canada was led by guard Cory Joseph, who scored 21 points, and forward Kelly Olynyk, who had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
In addition to Canada’s victory, Germany and Serbia also qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Germany defeated Jordan in a close game, while Serbia defeated Italy in a blowout. Both teams will now join Canada in Tokyo next summer for the Olympic Games.
The FIBA World Cup has been an exciting tournament so far, and it looks like it will continue to be a thrilling event as we move closer to the Tokyo Olympics. With Canada, Germany, and Serbia all qualifying, it is sure to be an exciting tournament next summer.
