Japan lost to the United States 75-90 in the women’s basketball final, but a trio from Sapporo Yamanote Sr. contributed to winning their first silver medal. Rui Machida (28 = Fujitsu, from Asahikawa City) participated in all 6 games from the qualifying and recorded a total of 75 assists, Moeko Nagaoka (27 = Toyota Motor, from Urakawa Town) Nanako Todo (20 = Toyota Boshoku, from Sapporo City) ) Also showed a presence.

Coach Masamitsu Ueshima (77), who coached the school in high school, said that Machida, who had a small body of 162 cm and crossed the world, “proved that he could do it even if he was small. A similar small player. I think I gave hope to him. ” He also said, “Nagaoka did a good job of rebounding even in a different position than usual, and Toto might have been reluctant to do it, but he was doing what he had to do.” Although he was completely defeated by the United States, he said, “The United States is lacking in power. I have reached the point where I can challenge it, so I look forward to future growth.”