Imagine this: three minutes left in the Women’s European Basketball Championship final, Spain is leading by double digits, and Belgium looks like they’ve already lost. But no! The Belgian ladies were not about to give up! They pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks in tournament history and defended their European champion title!
In Piraeus, where the final was held, Spain was up by 12 points with less than three minutes to go. It seemed like the game was over. But then, like superheroes waking up, the Belgian team went on a run that left everyone breathless. Three-pointers, steals, blocks — everything was on their side.
Ema Meseman was a machine on the court: 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks! Yes, you read that right — 5 steals in the final! This isn’t just stats; it’s a warrior’s fight for every point.
But the key moment? Antonia Delaere, the semifinal hero, stole the ball with five seconds left and gave Belgium the lead they held onto until the final buzzer. Spain was stunned, and the whole arena stood up to salute the incredible courage and champion spirit of the Belgian women.
This feat isn’t just a win; it’s a historic moment — only two teams in EuroBasket history have managed to defend the gold. Belgium is now part of that exclusive club with 13 consecutive wins in major competitions under immense pressure.
Spain? They’ll need a long time to get over this loss because the problem isn’t just that they lost, but how they lost — a nearly won game slipped right through their fingers. But hey, maybe in time they’ll realize that a silver medal is still a huge achievement for their squad.
If you thought basketball was boring, think again! Belgium showed that you should never give up, even when all seems lost. So, what do you think — is this the greatest comeback in women’s sports history? Or have you seen something even crazier? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s got the wildest story from the stands!
