Veteran basketball forward says team overcame challenges in opening victory
NAGOYA, Japan — From playing through jet lag to taking shots at an unfamiliar court, Korea dealt with challenges as it began the women's basketball tournament at the Asian Games against Malaysia on Friday. Veteran forward Choi I-saem, the team's oldest player at 32, said she and her teammates refused to make excuses and tackled those issues head-on, which is why they were able to come away with a…
NAGOYA, Japan — Veteran forward Choi I-saem led Korea's women's basketball team to an overwhelming 106-40 victory over Malaysia in the Asian Games opener on Friday. The 32-year-old Korean, who played through jet lag and on an unfamiliar court, emphasized the team's refusal to make excuses and their determination to tackle challenges head-on.
Despite an early shooting struggle, missing their first nine field goal attempts, Choi's three-pointer in the closing moments of the opening quarter gave Korea a 9-8 lead that they never relinquished. Choi credited the team's defensive improvement in the second half as a key factor in their dominance. Looking ahead, Choi expressed hopes for a faster pace and stronger defense in future matches.
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