Despite the disadvantages in height and size, those involved in Japanese women¡¯s basketball believe Japan¡¯s women can reach their lofty goals by just executing their brand of basketball.
The country¡¯s women¡¯s hoop team has achieved success over the last few years and last year was the best example.
In 2017, the senior ¡°Akatsuki Five¡± team completed a three-peat at the FIBA Asian Cup, while Japan also captured its first silver medal at the University Games in half a century in Taiwan. Japan made it to the semifinal round (finishing fourth) at the FIBA Under-19 Women¡¯s World Cup as well.
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