Japan to face Nigeria, Greece in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Two Olympic officials hold cards bearing country names in the draw in Athens on Jan. 26 for the preliminary round of women's basketball at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Japan will compete along with tournament debutante Nigeria and host Greece among Group A teams in the preliminary round.

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