# FIBA Women's Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fiba-womens-pre-olympic-qualifying-tournament
> Updated: 2026-08-22T22:05:01.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The FIBA Women’s Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, featured strong performances from the Canadian national team. Canada opened the tournament with a 72-57 victory over Senegal, led by Kayla Alexander’s 16 points. Coach Nell Fortner highlighted the team’s success in competing against Senegal’s rebounding unit.

Canada continued its dominance with an 85-38 win against the Philippines. The Canadian roster, featuring WNBA and NCAA Division I talent, controlled the game through athleticism and rebounding, outperforming the Philippines 63-22 on the boards. The loss left the Philippines with a 0-2 record in Group B.

In their final tournament match, the Philippines secured a 79-75 victory over Senegal. Key contributors for the Philippines included Kacey dela Rosa, Vanessa De Jesus, and Sophia Dignadice, who each scored 16 points, while Jack Animam added 14 points. Despite the win, the Philippines failed to secure an Olympic qualifying ticket.

Following the tournament, Philippines head coach BT Toews emphasized the need for improved execution and mental discipline, stating the program is moving in the right direction as it shifts focus toward the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Gilas Pilipinas Women defeat Senegal to end FIBA tournament

The Gilas Pilipinas Women defeated Senegal 79-75 to end their FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament run in Mexico, with coach BT Toews now shifting focus toward the upcoming Asian Games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilas-pilipinas-women-defeat-senegal-to-end-fiba-tournament

### 2026-08-20: Gilas Pilipinas Women fall to Canada in FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Gilas Pilipinas Women fell 85-38 to No. 7 ranked Canada in the FIBA Women’s Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament, leaving the team winless in Group B.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilas-pilipinas-women-fall-to-canada-in-fiba-pre-olympic-qualifying-tournament

### 2026-08-18: Canada women's basketball defeats Senegal in Olympic pre-qualifier

Canada's senior women's basketball team opened the FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament with a 72-57 victory over Senegal, led by Kayla Alexander's 16 points.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-womens-basketball-defeats-senegal-in-olympic-pre-qualifier

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