For the upcoming 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers, Chinese women's basketball players expressed on the 10th that they look forward to showcasing a brand new look for the team. The Chinese women's basketball team is in training. Image source: Basketball Image Library The Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers will be held in four regions from March 11th to 17th. Except for the five teams that have already advanced as hosts or intercontinental champions, the remaining 11 spots will be determined in this competition. Due to the fact that the Belgian team, as the intercontinental champion, has already advanced to the main tournament, the Chinese team will engage in a "five to three" "ticket battle" with Brazil, South Sudan, Czech Republic, and Mali teams in the Wuhan division. The Chinese women's basketball team welcomes the return of two major centers, Han Xu and Li Yueru. Their powerful interior combination with Zhang Ziyu will become the team's offensive weapon. For the combination of the three major centers, Han Xu said that this lineup is "full of security". We each have different characteristics and strengths, and we need to play them out in a targeted manner in every game, "she said. Chinese team player Han Xu (right) and head coach Gong Luming (left) are in training. Source: Basketball Video Library Guard Wang Siyu believes that the team is showing an overall upward trend, but Han Xu and Li Yueru have not been back for long, and the team still needs time to adapt. I look forward to showcasing the content of my regular training on the field. There are many young players in the team, and I hope to present a brand new look at home, "she said. The Chinese team will play their first match against the Malian team on the 11th. Yang Shuyu said that the team has added fresh blood, and through this period of adjustment, we look forward to everyone doing their job well. Han Xu is full of confidence in the qualifying journey, stating that the team must play steadily and prepare step by step for each game, especially for difficult situations. We are a very young team, and we hope to take on the responsibility of being the backbone and use our experience and abilities to help the team, "she said. (New Society)