A training match for the Japanese women’s basketball team in preparation for the Paris Olympics was held in Hokkaido on the 20th, with Saori Miyazaki, a graduate of St. Catherine Gakuen High School, showing her presence on both offense and defense.

Miyazaki will be the starter in the match against Australia on the 20th in Hokkaido. Against the world’s third-ranked powerhouse, Miyazaki will take the lead with his assists that draw out Japan’s three-point shots, a major weapon in the game. He also has a strong presence on both offense and defense, making steals to take the ball from the opponent.

There were 16 players on the bench for this match. In this warm-up match, which was a chance for Miyazaki to show his skills as one of the 12 players registered for the Paris Olympics, he recorded two goals, five assists, and three steals, which tied for the team lead.

Japan was within one point in the third quarter, but made 20 three-pointers to pull away and win against a strong opponent 96-85.

It was a fruitful match as the team prepares for Paris, where they will be aiming for a medal for the second consecutive Olympics.

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