Canadian women 2 wins from 1st Olympic berth in 3x3 basketball
Canada defeated the Netherlands and lost to Australia in women’s 3x3 basketball Saturday to gain a spot in the semifinals of an Olympic qualifying tournament in Utsunomiya, Japan.
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![Katherine Plouffe, left, had four points and five rebounds in a 21-16 loss to Australia on Saturday at an Olympic 3x3 basketball qualifier in Japan. The Canadians will play Germany in the semifinals. Canadian women's 3x3 basketball player, dressed in white and red top, holds the ball in her right hand at chin level while looking to pass to a teammate during game action at a women's Olympic qualifying tournament in Utsunomiya, Japan on May 4, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7194357.1714831228!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/plouffe-katherine-3x3-basketball-240504-1180.jpg)
Canada defeated the Netherlands and lost to Australia in women’s 3x3 basketball Saturday to gain a spot in the semifinals of an Olympic qualifying tournament in Utsunomiya, Japan.