Japan crushes India by 90 pointsMANILA, Philippines — Reigning champion Japan started its title defense with a bang, walloping India by 90 points, 136-46, in the 2021 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup yesterday at the Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan. 8 Japan led by Kiho Miyashita with 27 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Meanwhile, Gilas Pilipinas was to play world No. US NCAA standout Ella Fajardo with veterans Afril Bernardino and Janine Pontejos banner the campaign of 51st-ranked Gilas under the guidance of coach and program director Pat Aquino. 34 Chinese Taipei were also in action last night in the event that serves as qualifier for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup.

Source: Philippine Star September 27, 2021 16:15 UTC