Chinese juggernaut overpowers India in FIBA U-18 Asia Cup quarters, suffer 43-89 loss to miss 2025 World Cup berth

India’s U-18 basketball team experienced a crushing 46-point defeat to China in the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup quarterfinals, jeopardizing their chances for the U-19 Basketball World Cup. The team faced challenges with turnovers and defensive pressure. They will now compete in the 5-8 classification games, starting with a match against Iran.