In the 3x3 Olympic qualifying, which is a new event of the Tokyo Olympics, Japanese women won the third place playoff against Spain after an extra time and won the right to participate in the top three teams.

The new event of the Tokyo Olympics, 3x3, will end when either team finishes 10 minutes per game or when either team scores 21 points.



Twenty men and women each participated in the Olympic qualifiers held in Austria, and the top three teams were given the right to participate.



Japanese women beat Switzerland 20-13 in the quarterfinals on the 30th, but lost to France 14-15 in the semifinals to reach the third place playoff and face Spain.



In the early stages, Japan led by scoring points with a speedy attack, but after that, Spain was able to make a series of shots that made use of its height and allowed a reversal, with 14 to 18 remaining in the remaining minute. It was a difficult development to lead 4 points.



However, from here, he caught up with Stephanie Mawuli's shot, and when less than 10 seconds remained, Mio Shinozaki scored a shot to catch up with the tie and brought it to overtime.



In overtime, where the team that scored two points first wins, Mai Yamamoto scored a free throw, and finally Mawuli cut under the goal to score a shot.



Japan beat Spain 20-18 and won the right to participate in the Tokyo Olympics.



Japanese boys have already qualified for the host country.

Mawuli "I'm so happy I can't express it in words"

Stephanie Mawuli, a Japanese player who won the right to participate in the Olympics, said, "I can't believe it so much that I get goose bumps. I'm so happy that I can't express it in words. "



Mai Yamamoto recalled the match, saying, "I was able to confirm the opponent's weak points once more in the second half and aim for one point."



Risa Nishioka said, "I think Japan's strength is that everyone will do their best to defend themselves until the very end. I want to show that to the world at the Tokyo Olympics, and I want to continue to strengthen it." I was looking at it.



Mio Shinozaki said, "I have to work harder and harder to play with mobility, and I have a lot of things to do such as rebounding. I want to clear each one and do my best to aim for the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. I was enthusiastic.