Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has secured their spot in the 2024 FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament.
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This remarkable achievement comes after their victory in the 2023 Afrobasket, where they emerged as African champions and one of the top two teams from Africa. Senegal, the finalist of the 2023 Afrobasket, also secured a spot in the qualifying tournament.
D’Tigress matched Senegal’s longstanding record by clinching their fourth consecutive women’s Afrobasket championship in a thrilling final held in Kigali in August. Their impressive performance earned them the opportunity to compete against 14 other teams, predominantly continental champions, alongside host France and World champions, the United States of America, for a place in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament is scheduled for February 2024 and will provide a platform for these elite teams to vie for a coveted spot in the Olympics.
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The qualification process for women’s basketball teams from different regions is as follows:
1. *Americas Region:* Four national teams will compete in a pre-qualifying tournament, with the top two teams advancing to the global Olympic qualifying event.
2. *USA:* As the winner of the FIBA Women’s World Cup in 2022 and the highest-ranked team from the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup in 2023, the United States has already secured a place in the global Olympic qualifying tournaments in 2024.
3. *Other Regions:* Teams from Africa, Asia/Oceania, and Europe will qualify directly from their respective continental competitions. These include FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2023, FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2023, and FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023.
In total, 16 teams will participate in the global Olympic qualifying tournaments in February 2024. Out of these, 12 teams, including the host nation France and the USA as the World Cup winner, will earn a spot in the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament.
D’Tigress of Nigeria has secured a place in the Olympic qualifying tournament, putting them on the path to potentially representing their country in the prestigious Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
This achievement is a testament to the dedication and skill of D’Tigress and marks a significant milestone for women’s basketball in Nigeria and across Africa.
