Smiles abound before the Women's Asia Cup tips off in Bengaluru!
BENGALURU (FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2017) - Photoshoot day brought out all the fun and laughter from the players at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2017, and here are some social media gems.
Will these Lebanese ladies succeed in their mission to get promoted to Division A?
Bao Hsi-Le and Lan Hao-Yu invite the Chinese Taipei fans to support them at the tournament!
📽 Chinese Taipei ✉️ from #india🇮🇳 #FIBAAsiaCupWomen2017 pic.twitter.com/zrFChnK9OB
— FIBA (@FIBA) July 22, 2017
Zalina Kurazova and friends share a groufie a day before the competition officially begins
Marianna Tolo and her fellow Opals are heavy favorites to win it all here, but they take a moment to pause and smile for the camera.
Lama Moukaddem, Miramar Mokdad and Aida Bakhos of Lebanon are aiming for no less than promotion to Division A!
.@FLBB_OFFICIAL🔊 Division A is the 🎯 !! 🏀🇱🇧#FIBAAsiaCupWomen2017 pic.twitter.com/D4BkSN2rC6
— FIBA (@FIBA) July 22, 2017
Even the Tall Ferns of New Zealand brought out their pearly whites during the fun photoshoot 2 days before tip-off!
Meet the youngest member of the Tall Ferns, 10 month old Rocco Taylor. Check out the full story here: https://t.co/u5vR88Sja1 pic.twitter.com/9XpYFgqcbC
— Tall Ferns (@TallFerns) July 22, 2017
Hosts India are pumped! They are raring to play in front of their fans for a return to Division A!
Defending champions Japan may look carefree here, but they are serious about keeping their status as Asia's best women's basketball team!
大会：【結果速報】#FIBAU19 女子ワールドカップ2017 予選①
— 日本バスケットボール協会(JBA) (@JAPANBASKETBALL) July 22, 2017
オーストラリア(#AUS) vs 日本(#JPN)https://t.co/G12GBRWvJK
🎥FIBA YouTubehttps://t.co/azRMxbA7qs#AkatsukiFive pic.twitter.com/qipQGaOWT9
Of course, the Filipinas of Perlas Pilipinas were soaking in the sights before they plunge into action in Division A. Can they impress now that they are facing the big guns of the continent?
FEU Represent 🇵🇭🔰 #FIBAAsiaCupWomen2017 pic.twitter.com/B7LK3uZqpU
— Camille Sambile (@camillesambile) July 21, 2017
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