Women’s basketball world championships get underway in Czech Republic

One of the biggest sports events of the year in the Czech Republic got underway on Thursday evening, with the opening game of the women’s basketball world championships. The hosts faced Argentina in the curtain raiser in Brno, while other matches will also take place in Ostrava and Karlovy Vary. There are 16 teams competing in the women’s basketball world championship, with the final due to take place on Sunday week.