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Canada dumps the Philippines 85-38 at FIBA Olympic women's pre-qualifying tournament

CBC Sports · August 20, 2026 at 7:24 a.m.

Canada dumps the Philippines 85-38 at FIBA Olympic women's pre-qualifying tournament

The Canadian senior women's basketball team crushed the Philippines 85-38 on Wednesday at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Canada stormed out to a 23-4 lead at Arena Astros and led 46-11 at halftime.

Canadian women dunk Senegal 72-57 in Olympic pre-qualifying tournament opener

The Canadians, who opened the tournament with a 72-57 victory over Senegal on Monday, will play host Mexico on Thursday.

The tournament champion will earn a berth in one of the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in February 2028.

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Canada dumps the Philippines 85-38 at FIBA Olympic women's pre-qualifying tournament

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