July 25, 2023
Madol, Canada bring home bronze medal from FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup
Ajok Madol from Regina attended the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup from July 15-23, in Madrid, Spain.
Team Canada prevailed in their first five games of the tournament, leading their way to claim a medal in Madrid. In their first game against Czech-Republic, Canada won 66-61 and carried their success into their second game against Egypt, dominating with a 100-44 win. Canada continued their winning streak, defeating Brazil 89-45 and Mali 82-69, before their first loss, 79-77 against Spain.
In the third-place game, Canada got back to their winning ways and defeated France, 80-73 in overtime, claiming their second-ever FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup medal. This is Canada’s first medal since 2017, when the country brought home their first bronze after defeating Japan.
For more details and to rewatch games, check out FIBABasketball.
Team Saskatchewan has low start to the National Women’s Under-18 Championship
Team Saskatchewan is back at the National Women’s Under-18 Championship, hosted by Football Canada from July 21-29, in Ottawa. Last year, Saskatchewan finished second overall in Regina’s tournament.
The first game took place July 23, against Saskatchewan’s neighbouring province, Alberta. Team Saskatchewan experienced a loss 48-6, but can redeem themselves in semi-finals July 26, against Quebec.
Finals are set for July 29 and the semi-final results will determine which provinces will have a chance to play for a medal.
Team Saskatchewan dominates at NAIG 2023 and is named champions
After competing in 14 different sports, from July 15-23, Team Sask claimed a total of 175 medals during their time at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Nova Scotia.
Team Saskatchewan consisted of more than 500 athletes, coaches and team supports from a variety of different communities in the province. The medal tally included 51 gold, 63, silver and 61 bronze, with 44 medals being claimed in Athletics.
The next NAIG is set for 2027 in Calgary, where Saskatchewan will have another chance at shining success.