29 July 2008
ANGOLA : Angola Lose to China in Diamond Cup
The national senior male basketball team were beaten this afternoon against China by 74-83, in the first round match of Diamond Cup, ahead of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
China lead the series with two points, while Angola occupy second position.
Group B is led by Argentina that have already defeated Iran by 81-71.
Angola return to the pitch this Thursday to face Australia, but the competition continues with games between Australia and China at 09.pm for series A, and Iran versus Serbia, three hours later for group B.
The tournament is preparation for Beijing Olympic Games, to be organized by China on August 08-24.
China lead the series with two points, while Angola occupy second position.
Group B is led by Argentina that have already defeated Iran by 81-71.
Angola return to the pitch this Thursday to face Australia, but the competition continues with games between Australia and China at 09.pm for series A, and Iran versus Serbia, three hours later for group B.
The tournament is preparation for Beijing Olympic Games, to be organized by China on August 08-24.