The Chinese women's basketball team left Beijing on May 2 for the United States for a 17-day training in an effort to tune up for the Athens Olympic Games. ��

During their stay up till May 19, the Chinese women cagers will play four games against WNBA teams, including Seattle Storm and Charlotte Sting.

The squad that had their plateau training in Yunnan province, hope to whet their stones and enhance their skills during their U.S. trip as some of their opponents will be recruited to the U.S. squad for the Olympic Games.