Opals announce Olympic squad for Paris Games
EARLIER today, the Australian Opals announced their extended squad for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which are set to kick off on July 26. The Opals recently cemented their spot at the Games after producing a dominant campaign at the Olympic Qualifiers. The tournament was capped off with an emphatic 85-52 win over Germany […]
Opals sneak past Serbia to cap off Olympic Qualifiers
A WIN over Serbia in the final game of their 2024 Olympic Qualifiers campaign was the perfect way for the Australian Opals to cap off a successful weekend in Brazil. The Opals had already secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Germany a couple of days earlier, but were still looking to […]
Brazil-bound Opals announce Olympic Qualifiers squad
WITH the 2024 Paris Olympics getting closer by the day, the Australian Opals have announced their squad for the Qualifying tournament in Brazil next month. The Opals will face off against the host nation, Serbia, and Germany from February 7-11 in a bid to book a spot at the world’s premier sporting event later this […]
Opals confirm squad for Asia Cup
A TRIO of World Cup bronze medalists and headline a 12-player squad to compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup next week. The final squad announcement was made this morning with three of the dozen players in line for their Opals debut at the home event, which tips off next Monday, June 26. The […]
Four in a row as the Opals take Group B
THE Australian Opals have finished at the top of their group in the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup after taking down the Japan to the tune of 17 points on Tuesday night. It was Australia’s fourth win in a row, bouncing back after a false start against France on the opening night. The Opals now […]
Opals bounce back with booming win
THE Australian Opals have recovered from Thursday’s disappointing loss by taking down Mali in convincing fashion on Friday night at the Sydney Superdome, with the final score sitting at 118-58. The path to winning the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup became a lot trickier for the Opals after their loss to France on the opening […]
Opals squad announced for the 2022 World Cup
IN a much-anticipated release this morning, the 2022 Opals squad for next year’s World Cup in Sydney was announced. The 24-strong squad is full of talent. It includes the likes of Tokyo 2020 squad members Jenna O’Hea, Marianna Tolo, and Sara Blicavs, and Asia Cup squad members Keely Froling, Darcee Garbin, and Maddison Rocci. This […]
Olympics review: Day 9 – Opals dominate second half to narrowly secure final eight spot
AUSTRALIA left it late but managed to grab a quarter finals spot in the Tokyo Olympics thanks to a huge second half, whilst Japan, United States and China all won their respective clashes yesterday. Nigeria (83) defeated by Japan (102) Japan moved into second place in its group with a 19-point triumph over Nigeria in […]
2021 NBL1 South Women’s wrap: Round 4
ELTHAM Wildcats have moved to the top of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South women’s competition ladder following back-to-back wins on the Apple Isle. Nunawading Spectres also won a couple of games to move up the table, while Frankston Blues and Knox Raiders continued their unbeaten runs to the end of Round 4. Hobart Chargers […]
2021 NBL1 South Women’s wrap: Round 3
THREE teams remain undefeated after Round 3 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South women’s competition, as Frankston Blues (4-0), Knox Raiders (3-0) and Eltham Wildcats (3-0) stand tall amongst the rest of the competition. Geelong Supercats (92) def. Waverley Falcons (49) Geelong Supercats have dominated Waverley Falcons by 43 points in a one-sided affair […]
