The Junior World Cup was held for the first time in 1985. Until 2005, the tournament was held once every four years, then every two years. Latvian juniors debuted in the World Cup in 2017 in Italy and won tenth place. Two years later, the team finished 14th in Thailand.
Qualification
Host of the tournament – and European runner-up – Spain got an automatic ticket. The five best European teams – Lithuania, France, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic – joined it. The Americas are represented by the United States, Canada, Argentina and Brazil. Asia has delegated Australia, China, Japan and Taiwan, while Africa – Mali and Egypt.
Rules of play
Sixteen teams are drawn into four groups of four units each. After the round tournament, all teams will qualify for the round of 16, where the teams will be divided into the following pairs: A1-B4, A2-B3, A3-B2, A4-B1, C1-D4, C2-D3, C3-D2, C4-D1.
A: Argentina, Spain, Australia, France
B: Mali, Germany, Taiwan, USA
C: Japan, Lithuania, Brazil, Italy
D: Egypt, Canada, China, Czech Republic
Lithuania’s opportunity
On August 14, 2022, Lithuania, coached by Vilius Stanisauskas, defeated Spain 78:75 in Heraklion and won the European U18 Championship for the second time in history. The most valuable player of the tournament, Juste Jocīte, added nine rebounds and seven assists to her 28 points in the final.
Jocīte represents Tony Parker’s club “Lyon ASVEL” in the winter season. In April, the French team beat the Istanbul “Galatasaray” represented by Ieva Pulvere and Aija Jurjāne in the European Cup final, earning the trophy.
Lithuania will play in the World Cup for the fifth time. Latvia’s southern neighbor won eighth place in 2001 and 2009, while in 2007 and 2013 it finished in 12th place. Jocita’s team has the opportunity to surpass previous achievements.
Calendar
Saturday, July 15
12:45 Japan – Italy
13:15 Lithuania – Brazil
15:15 Egypt – Czech Republic
15:45 Canada – China
18:45 Germany – Taiwan
19:15 Mali – ASV
21:15 Spain – Australia
21:45 Argentina – France
Sunday, July 16
12:45 China – Egypt
13:15 Czech Republic – Canada
15:15 Brazil – Japan
15:45 Italy – Lithuania
18:45 Taiwan – Mali
19:15 USA – Germany
21:15 France – Spain
21:45 Australia – Argentina
Monday, July 17
A holiday and a chance to train.
Tuesday, July 18
12:45 Egypt – Canada
12:45 China – Czech Republic
15:15 Japan – Lithuania
15:15 Brazil – Italy
19:15 Mali – Germany
19:15 Taiwan – USA
21:45 Argentina – Spain
21:45 Australia – France
Wednesday, July 19
A1 – B4
A2 – B3
A3 – B2
A4 – B1
C1 – D4
C2–D3
C3 – D2
C4 – D1
Thursday, July 20
A holiday and a chance to train.
Friday, July 21
Quarterfinals.
Saturday, July 22
Semi-finals.
Sunday, July 23
Medal games.
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Wonderful Jocīte and Lithuania triumph in the European Junior Championship
2023-07-15 10:20:00
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