Canada’s women’s basketball team started their Olympic pre-qualifying campaign with a victory over Senegal, according to tsn.ca.
The game, reported by tsn.ca, took place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as the opening match of the tournament for both sides. The Canadian squad secured the win in their first contest of the qualifying event.
The result gives Canada an early boost in a tournament where every game matters for securing a spot in the next stage of Olympic qualification. Senegal, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly as the round-robin format leaves little room for error.
Per tsn.ca, the win was a strong opening statement for Canada, though the report did not provide specific scores, player statistics, or details on the game’s flow. The team’s performance in this opener sets the tone for the remaining fixtures in the pre-qualifying tournament.
With the first match behind them, Canada now turns its attention to their next opponent in the tournament, aiming to build momentum toward a berth in the final Olympic qualifying round.
