The Canadian women's national basketball team beat Mexico in the final of the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, according to Sportsnet.ca. The win secured the tournament crown for Canada.
The game, which took place on Monday, was the final matchup of the event hosted in Guadalajara, as reported by FIBA. Canada's victory over the host nation capped an undefeated run through the competition, per Sportsnet.ca.
Canada reached the final after defeating New Zealand in the semifinal, as reported by CBC and olympic.ca. That earlier win set up the decisive meeting with Mexico, which had advanced through the other side of the bracket.
The pre-qualifying tournament is part of the qualification pathway for the next Olympic Games. Winning the event gives Canada a strong position as it continues its push toward securing a spot in the Olympic basketball competition, though further qualifying rounds remain ahead.
The result in Guadalajara builds on Canada's recent form in international women's basketball. The team will now shift focus to the next stage of Olympic qualification, where opponents and dates are expected to be confirmed by FIBA in the coming months.
Canada's performance in Mexico, capped by the title win over the host team, provides momentum as the squad prepares for the challenges that lie ahead on the road to the Olympics.
