Kim Mestdagh caught an errant blow to the throat and collapsed to the court, gasping for breath on Monday in the last preliminary match of Belgium's debut in women's basketball at the Olympics.
Courtside at the Saitama Super Arena, north of Tokyo, was her head coach Philip Mestdagh, who is also her father. And on the bench was her sister and team mate, Hanne.
At a post-match press conference, Coach Mestdagh downplayed the familial connection and concerns over Kim's collision. The Belgian Cats, as they are known, have parlayed their first Olympic appearance into a chance for medals, advancing to the knockout phase of the competition. Coach Mestdagh along with Kim and Hanne were part of a Belgian team that took bronze in the 2017 European Women Basketball Championship and won an Olympic berth at the 2019 event. The sisters also played together at Colorado State University and have a brother Robin who plays semi-pro ball.
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