The “Running Shooter Corps,” all of whom are Olympic veterans, open their practice to the public – Japan Women’s Basketball Team

The Japanese women’s basketball team opened their practice to the press before their final training match in Japan, and the players shared their enthusiasm. The team’s concept is “a group of shooters who run and win.” The team will be heading to Paris with a lineup that includes Evelyn Maugui from Aichi Prefecture, who the head coach calls “a person with great energy who inspires the team,” her sister Stephanie, who played an active role in the 3×3 at the Tokyo Olympics, and Maki Takada, who was the team’s captain and pillar of the team last time they won the silver medal. There was also a talk show after the open practice. After the open practice, both the men’s and women’s representatives gathered together and a send-off party was held for fans. When asked “Which player do you think is cool?” at the talk show, Evelyn chose to play against… “Everyone’s cool, but for me, it’s coach Tom Horvath. He shoots better than anyone else.” Furthermore, Takanari Sasaki of the San-en NeoPhoenix, based in Toyohashi City, chose the player he would like to play with on the women’s national team as… “Maybe it’s Evelyn?” (Sasaki) “You really think so?” (Miyazaki Saori) Both the men’s and women’s teams really worked together to liven up the venue with their teamwork. Players speak of their enthusiasm ahead of the preliminary league The Japanese women’s basketball team will play their first preliminary league match on July 30th. “There are many different sports at the Olympics for both men and women, but I want to do my best to make this the hottest summer in basketball” (Takada Maki) “I want to encourage everyone, and I want to keep myself pumped up and contribute with my drives and strong plays” (Mauguwa Evelyn)