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Belgian Cats: 24 players in pre-selection to prepare a busy summer

Belgian Cats: 24 players in pre-selection to prepare a busy summer who will start in Kortrijk. The Belgian Cats are in front of a busy summer. First, the European Championship, which will take place from 17 to 27 June in Strasbourg and Valencia. Then the Olympic Games, which will take place in Tokyo from July…

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Philip Mestdagh after the perfect Eurobasket Qualifiers:”It’s only when you work hard that you will be ready to play against great teams”

Philip Mestdagh after the perfect Eurobasket Qualifiers:”It’s only when you work hard that you will be ready to play against great teams” The Belgian Cats finished undeafeted at the Eurobasket Qualifiers against the wins against Finland and Portugal. The opportunity for Philip Mestdagh, the national coach, to point out the work still to be done…

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Easy win for Belgium against Finland (82-47)

Easy win for Belgium against Finland in the Eurobasket 2021 Women Qualifier (82-47). The Belgian Cats have won their fifth game in a row in the Eurobasket 2021 Women Qualifier, in Matosinhos, Portugal. The Belgian Cats easily defeated Finland 82-47. After a good start, thanks to Emma Meesseman, Finland reacted well in the second quarter…

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Philip Mestdagh after the draw: “I’m happy”

Philip Mestadgh said he was “happy” after the draw for groups for the Tokyo Olympic Games women’s basketball tournament held on Tuesday in Mies, Switzerland. Belgium was added to Group C along with Australia, China and Puerto Rico: “I’m happy because this draw gives us possibilities to reach the quarter-finals.” “Australia is a top nation…

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The Belgian Cats will play against Australia, China and Puerto Rico at the Tokyo Olympics

The Belgian Cats will play against Australia, China and Puerto Rico at the Tokyo Olympics. The Official Draws of the Tokyo Olympic Basketball Tournaments for Men and Women took place at the House of Basketball on Tuesday morning. The XXXII Olympic Games women’s basketball competition will feature national teams from 12 countries. Teams will competing…

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The Belgian Cats won the “Best Belgian Team of the Year” award

The Belgian Cats won the “Best Belgian Team of the Year” award this Friday. The Cats received 465 points, the Red Flames received 245 pts. Deceuninck-QuickStep cycling team received 208 pts and the third spot. The Cats succeed the Red Lions, the national hockey team, who won the award last year. The Belgian Cats had…

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Emma Meesseman won the 2020 Belgian Female Athlete of the Year award

Emma Meesseman won the 2020 Belgian Female Athlete of the Year award. She was elected as the Sportswoman of the Year at the Sports Gala this Friday. It is the first time that a female basketball player receives this prestigious prize. Emma Meesseman was elected with 826 points. Just in front of her teammate at…

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The Belgian Cats climb to the 6th place in the World Ranking

The Belgian Cats climb to 6th place in the world ranking unveiled on Tuesday by FIBA. The Belgian Cats were previously at the 7th place. Belgium take the place of Turkey for the only change in the top 10 of the ranking. The United States remains at the top of the rankings ahead of Australia,…

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The Belgian Cats are qualified for the EuroBasket Women 2021 !

The Belgian Cats are qualified for the EuroBasket Women 2021 thanks to Finland’s success against Portugal on Saturday night (70-62). In the early evening, Belgium defeated Ukraine 65-87 to clinch a fourth win in four games in these qualifications. The Cats sit at the top of the group G and can’t be overtaken. The next…

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The Belgian Cats beat Portugal (VIDEO)

The Belgian Cats beat Portugal (49-59) on their way to the EuroBasket Women 2021. Without Emma Meesseman and Kyara Linskens, Philip Mestdagh decided to put Billie Massey in the starting 5. The Cats didn’t waist any time and were up by 6 after 10 minutes (10-16). The second quarter started very well, the Cats scored…