China finishes runner-up with unbalanced lineup in FIBA women's 3x3 opener

CHENGDU, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Chengdu stop concluded here on Saturday with China narrowly losing to Australia 18-17 in the final, securing the runner-up position in the season's opening tournament.

China, consisting of Olympic bronze medalists Wang Jiyuan and Zhang Zhiting, along with young players Chen Minglei and Chen Yujie, showcased a lineup that included only one perimeter pl