19.06.2016
The group and the schedule of Turkish Women Basketball Team have been finalised today at the draw held in Nantes, France following the conclusion of the 2016 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (WOQT).
Turkey, having qualified after they beat Cuba 71-45 at the quarterfinals of the 2016 FIBA WOQT, will take place in group A together with Australia, Brazil, Japan, France and Belarus.
Finalised groups for Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament:
Group A: 1. France; 2. Japan; 3. Brazil; 4. Australia; 5. Belarus; 6. Turkey.
Group B: 1. Canada; 2. Spain; 3. USA; 4. Senegal; 5. Serbia; 6. China.
The schedule of Turkey’s group matches are as follows:
- 6 August 2016 France-Turkey
- 7 August 2016 Australia-Turkey
- 9 August 2016 Turkey-Japan
- 11 August 2016 Belarus-Turkey
- 13 August 2016 Turkey-Brazil
The top four teams of groups will qualify for the quarterfinals. The quarterfinals will be played on 16 August, semi-finals on 18 August and bronze and gold medal matches on 20 August.