Opals Secure Bronze at Paris Olympics with 85-81 Win Over Belgium

Aug 11, 2024, 09:20 AM

The Australian women's basketball team, the Opals, secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after defeating Belgium 85-81 in a closely contested match on August 11. The game took place at 7:30pm AEST. The Opals, who had earlier lost to the USA 85-64 in the semi-finals, managed to bounce back and claim victory in the bronze medal game. The match against Belgium was tightly fought, with Australia leading 37-36 at halftime. Key performances included Ezi Magbegor scoring 14 points and Emma Meesseman contributing 15 points for Belgium. The Opals' victory marks a significant achievement following their semi-final defeat.