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Australia Women's National Basketball Team
The Australia women's national basketball team, nicknamed the Opals after the brightly coloured gemstone common to the country, represents Australia in international basketball. From 1994 onwards, the Opals have been consistently competitive and successful having won nine medals at official FIBA international tournaments ( Olympics and World Cups), highlighted by a gold medal winning performance at the 2006 World Championship in Brazil.FIBA Archive. 2006 World Championship: Tournament for WomenEvent Standings Retrieved 12 August 2012. At the now-defunct regional Oceania Championship for Women, the Opals won 15 titles.FIBA Archive. 2011 FIBA Oceania Championship for WomenHistory Retrieved 7 September 2012. In 2017, FIBA combined its Oceanian and Asian zones for official senior competitions; following this change, the Opals compete in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. History 1950–60s: Beginnings Basketball arrived in Melbourne in 1905, but the first major international women's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandy Brondello
Sandra Anne Brondello (born 20 August 1968) is an Australian professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and the Australian women's national team. Brondello played in Australia, Germany and the WNBA before retiring to become a coach. The 5’7” (1.70 m) Brondello is one of Australia's all-time best shooting guards. She played on Australia's "Opals" national team at four Summer Olympics, has coached the team at two more, and won three medals (one bronze, two silvers) as a player and one bronze medal as a coach. She attended the Australian Institute of Sport in 1986–1987, and was inducted to the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Playing career Brondello grew up in Mackay, Queensland, where her parents had a sugar cane farm. At the age of 9, she started to play basketball in a grass court her father built in the backyard Brondello's career began in Australia's Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup
The 2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division A was the 29th edition of the tournament, held from 27 September to 3 October 2021 in Amman, Jordan. The tournament was originally set to be hosted by India. It served as the Asian and Oceanian qualification for the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia, where the top four teams qualified for one of the qualifying tournaments. Japan won their sixth title after beating China in the final. Australia captured the bronze medal by defeating South Korea. The Division B tournament will be held also in the same venue from 7 to 13 November, with 6 teams participating, including the host country. Venue Qualified teams The same eight teams from the last edition qualified for this years' tournament, listed by their final position. Since no Division B tournament was held in the 2019 edition, the last finishing team was not relegated to this edition's Division B tournament. For Division A: *Semifinalists at the 2019 FIBA Women's A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 2007 is the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the women's basketball tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics at Beijing. The tournament was a three-way contest between: * * * (The winner of the Pacific Games held in Apia, Samoa) It was held in Dunedin, New Zealand from 26 to 29 September. has already qualified for Beijing as winners of the 2006 World Championship. The higher ranked team at the championship out of and received direct entry to the Olympic tournament (Subject to approval from the nation's local Olympic committee). The other took part in the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in June, 2008. Pacific Games The Pacific Games basketball tournament was held in Apia, Samoa from 29 August to 7 September. The tournament was played as a single round robin with the top two teams finishing on top of the ladder play-off to determine who advanced to the FIBA Oceania Championship in Dunedin, New Zealand Standings Prelimin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women ...
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 2005 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women. The tournament, a best-of-three series between and , was held in Palmerston, Napier and Auckland. Australia won all three games. Both teams qualified for the 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Oceania FIBA Oceania Championship for Women Championship 2005 in New Zealand basketball 2005–06 in Australian basketball International basketball competitions hosted by New Zealand Australia women's national basketball team games New Zealand women's national basketball team games basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (appro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 2003 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 2004 Summer Olympics. The tournament, a two-game series between and , was held in Launceston, Davenport. Australia won all three games to qualify for the Oceanic spot in the Olympics. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Oceania FIBA Oceania Championship Championship In sport, a championship is a competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion. Championship systems Various forms of competition can be referred to by the term championship. Title match system In this sys ... 2003 in New Zealand basketball 2003–04 in Australian basketball International basketball competitions hosted by New Zealand Australia women's national basketball team games New Zealand women's national basketball team games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The 2001 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women was the 9th edition of the basketball tournament. The tournament featured a two-game series between Australia and New Zealand. Games one and two were held in Invercargill and Christchurch, New Zealand. Results References {{International basketball (Women) 2001 in basketball basket A basket is a container that is traditionally constructed from stiff Fiber, fibers, and can be made from a range of materials, including wood splints, Stolon, runners, and cane. While most baskets are made from plant materials, other materials ... International basketball competitions hosted by New Zealand FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 2001 in Oceanian sport 2001–02 in Australian basketball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 1997 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1998 FIBA World Championship for Women, and the 2000 Summer Olympics. The basketball tournament was held in Wellington and Palmerston North. Australia won the tournament to qualify for the World Championship and New Zealand qualified for the Olympics. Results Championship Final standings ReferencesFIBA Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:Fiba Oceania Championship for Women 1997 1997 in basketball basket A basket is a container that is traditionally constructed from stiff Fiber, fibers, and can be made from a range of materials, including wood splints, Stolon, runners, and cane. While most baskets are made from plant materials, other materials ... FIBA Oceania Championship for Women International basketball competitions hosted by New Zealand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 1995 (also known as 1995 Oceania Olympic Qualification for Women) was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania basketball for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The tournament was held in Sydney. won its 6th Oceania Championship to qualify for the Olympics. Results ReferencesFIBA Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:Oceania FIBA Oceania Championship Championship In sport, a championship is a competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion. Championship systems Various forms of competition can be referred to by the term championship. Title match system In this sys ... 1995 in New Zealand basketball 1995 in Australian basketball International women's basketball competitions hosted by Australia Australia women's national basketball team games New Zealand women's national basketball team games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 1989 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1990 FIBA World Championship for Women. The tournament, a best-of-three series between and , was held in Auckland, New Zealand. Australia won the series 3–0. Results External links FIBA Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:Oceania FIBA Oceania Championship for Women Championship In sport, a championship is a competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion. Championship systems Various forms of competition can be referred to by the term championship. Title match system In this sys ... 1989 in New Zealand basketball 1989 in Australian basketball International basketball competitions hosted by New Zealand Australia women's national basketball team games New Zealand women's national basketball team games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 1985 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1986 FIBA World Championship for Women. The tournament, a two-game series between and , was held in Melbourne. Australia won the series 2–0 to win its fourth consecutive Oceania Championship. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Oceania FIBA Oceania Championship for Women Championship In sport, a championship is a competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion. Championship systems Various forms of competition can be referred to by the term championship. Title match system In this sys ... 1985 in New Zealand basketball 1985 in Australian basketball International women's basketball competitions hosted by Australia Australia women's national basketball team games New Zealand women's national basketball team games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 1982 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1983 FIBA World Championship for Women. The tournament, a best-of-three series between and , was held in Australia. Australia won the series 3–0. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Oceania FIBA Oceania Championship for Women Championship In sport, a championship is a competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion. Championship systems Various forms of competition can be referred to by the term championship. Title match system In this sys ... 1982 in New Zealand basketball 1982 in Australian basketball International women's basketball competitions hosted by Australia Australia women's national basketball team games New Zealand women's national basketball team games 1982 in Australian women's sport October 1982 sports events in Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 FIBA Oceania Championship For Women
The FIBA Oceania Championship for Women 1978 was the qualifying tournament of FIBA Oceania for the 1979 FIBA World Championship for Women. The tournament, a best-of-three series between and , was held in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington. Australia won the series 3-0 to win its second consecutive Oceania Championship. Results Championship ReferencesFIBA Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:Oceania FIBA Oceania Championship Championship In sport, a championship is a competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion. Championship systems Various forms of competition can be referred to by the term championship. Title match system In this sys ... 1978 in New Zealand basketball 1978 in Australian basketball International basketball competitions hosted by New Zealand Australia women's national basketball team games New Zealand women's national basketball team games 1978 in New Zealand women's sport 1978 in Australian women's sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
