Players of China celebrate in tears after beating France 16-14 in 3x3 women's basketball bronze medal game [Photo/CFP]

China defeated France 16-14 in 3x3 women's basketball third-place game in the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, winning the bronze medal of the Olympic debut event.

China's Wang Lili scored nine points and four rebounds. Zhang Zhiting had two points and seven rebounds. Yang Shuyu and Wan Jiyuan got three and two points, respectively.