Opal Brilliance: What Australia's World Cup Win Means for Women's Basketball Australia's women's basketball team, the Opals, made a strong start to their World Cup campaign in Germany by defeating Puerto Rico 70 54 in Group C.
The victory is a testament not only to the team's skills on the court but also to the steady growth of Australian women's basketball over the past decade.
The Opals have established themselves as a dominant force in international competitions, boasting an impressive record that includes three medals in four World Cups since their 2006 gold medal triumph in Brazil.