China successfully defended its title in women's basketball at the Asian Games on Thursday, defeating arch-rival Japan with a score of 74-72. Being ranked second in the world, China dominated the game from the start, taking a commanding 26-16 lead in the first quarter. However, Japan managed to catch up and tie the game at 72-all. In the final seconds, Wang Siyu made a crucial layup, securing China's seventh gold medal at the prestigious multi-sports event. This victory adds to China's recent success in women's basketball, including a runner-up position at the FIBA Women's World Cup last year and winning the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in July. (Photos:Cui Meng/GT)