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Canada beats host Mexico at FIBA Olympic women's basketball pre-qualifier

CBC Sports · August 21, 2026 at 3:34 a.m.

Canada beats host Mexico at FIBA Olympic women's basketball pre-qualifier

The Canadian women's basketball team closed the group phase of the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament with a 70-64 win over host Mexico on Thursday night in Guadalajara.

Yvonne Ejim had 19 points to help Canada improve to 3-0. Syla Swords chipped in with 17 points.

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Canada will play New Zealand in the semifinals on Saturday while the host team will play Brazil. The final is set for Sunday.

The tournament champion will earn a berth in one of the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in February 2028.

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Canada beats host Mexico at FIBA Olympic women's basketball pre-qualifier

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