RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It's been a difficult few months for the Olympic women's basketball teams from Turkey and France. Both countries have been victimized by deadly extremist attacks, and Turkey is struggling with the aftermath of a bloody attempted coup.
For players on both teams, being at the Summer Olympics in Rio offers a respite from what's happening at home — and a chance to show the world a united front.
"In France, we started to lose faith in people," French center Isabelle Yacoubou said. "I hope these Olympics will show people how we can come back together.