Team Canada beat China twice on Wednesday at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. First in women’s water polo, as Canada defeated China 12-7 in Group A action. Then in women’s 3×3 basketball, as Canada defeated China 21-11 in round robin action.
In women’s water polo, Canada evened their record to one win and one loss. They lost their opening game by the exact score of 12-7 to Hungary on Monday.
In Canada’s win over China in women’s water polo, four Canadian players scored twice. They were driver Axelle Crevier of Montreal, Quebec, captain and driver Emma Wright of Lindsay, Ontario, centre forward Elyse Lemay-Lavoie of Montreal, and centre back Serena Browne of Montreal. Those Canadian players with one goal were Marilla Mimides of Toronto, Ontario, Hayley McKelvey of Delta, British Columbia, centre back Kinded Paul of Spruce Grove, Alberta, and driver Shae la Roche of Calgary, Alberta. Canada’s next opponent is Australia on Friday.
In Canada’s win over China in women’s 3×3 basketball, Canada is in a first place tie with Spain at two wins and zero losses. They previously beat Australia 22-14 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Michelle Plouffe of Edmonton, Alberta and Paige Crozon of Humboldt, Saskatchewan had seven points each. Katherine Plouffe of Edmonton had five points, and Kacie Bosch of Lethbridge, Alberta had two points. Michelle Plouffe also led Canada with five rebounds and two key assists. Canada plays Germany and France on Thursday.
