Nigeria Upsets Australia in Women's Basketball Opener

Ezinne Kalu led the way for Nigeria with 17 first-half points, including four 3-pointers, as they defeated Australia 75-62 in their opening game of the Olympic women's basketball tournament. This victory marks Nigeria's first win in the Olympics since 2004.

Despite being ranked 12th in the world compared to Australia's 3rd, Nigeria dominated the first half, taking a 41-28 lead. Australia fought back in the third quarter, but Nigeria held on for the historic victory.

The win was especially sweet for the Nigerian team, who were denied access to the country's boat during the opening ceremony. They celebrated with their fans and coaches after the game, erasing the painful start to their Olympic journey.

Germany Makes Historic Olympic Debut

In another upset, Germany defeated EuroBasket champions Serbia 72-50 in their Olympic debut. Nyara Sabally led the way with 16 points before leaving the game in the third quarter after a collision with her New York Liberty teammate.

Despite the injury, Germany continued to dominate, led by Satou Sabally's 17 points. This victory marks a historic moment for German women's basketball, as they announced their arrival on the Olympic stage in a big way.

Belgium Falls to France in Tight Contest

Emma Meesseman scored 25 points for Belgium, but it wasn't enough as they fell to France 82-73. The game was a close contest throughout, with France ultimately pulling away in the final quarter.

The loss is a setback for Belgium, who were hoping to build on their strong performance against the United States earlier this year. However, they can still take pride in their performance against a tough opponent.

France and USA Face Off in Rematch of Tokyo Final

The first day of the Olympic women's basketball tournament concluded with a highly anticipated rematch of the Tokyo final between the United States and Japan. The game was a close contest, with the United States ultimately emerging victorious 87-71.

This win extends the United States' dominance in women's basketball, as they continue their reign as Olympic champions.