China’s women’s cricket team has said it intends to make full use of its opportunity at the upcoming Asian Games, viewing the event as a key moment to help grow the sport at home, according to 新体育网.
The team’s comments came as China’s delegation for the Nagoya Asian Games was being finalized. Reports from 新浪新闻 and thepaper.cn confirm that the roster includes 36 Olympic champions and, separately, 80 athletes and 16 coaches from Shanghai. The cricket squad’s focus, however, is on using the continental stage to raise the profile of a sport that remains relatively niche in China.
新体育网 reports that the players see the Asian Games not just as a competition but as a platform to inspire wider interest in cricket. The team has emphasized the importance of cherishing the chance to compete, acknowledging that appearances at this level are rare and valuable for building momentum. The players are said to be motivated by the possibility of leaving a lasting impression that could encourage more young women to take up the game.
