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Saki Hayashi leaves Japan playoff with suspected broken arm against Hungary

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:22 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Saki Hayashi leaves Japan playoff with suspected broken arm against Hungary

Summary

Japan shooting guard Saki Hayashi exited Tuesday’s FIBA World Cup playoff against Hungary after sustaining a suspected broken arm. The injury occurred with just over one minute remaining in the second quarter following a collision with Agnes Torok. Hayashi landed awkwardly on her right arm after being fouled in the air while attempting a shot. Medical personnel attended to her on the court before she was led away to applause. Japan trailed Hungary 37-34 at halftime of the contest. The winner of this playoff match is scheduled to face the United States in the quarterfinal round on Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Saki Hayashi left the court with a suspected broken arm.
•The injury occurred during a second-quarter foul by Agnes Torok.
•Japan trailed Hungary 37-34 at halftime of the playoff game.
•The match winner advances to play the United States on Thursday.

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5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Japan's Saki Hayashi goes off with suspected broken arm at women’s FIBA World Cup

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Japan shooting guard Saki Hayashi went off with what looked a broken arm after a foul during the team’s playoff against Hungary at the women’s FIBA World Cup on Tuesday. Hayashi scored despite the foul in the air from Agnes Torok but needed immediate medical attention with just over a minute left in the second quarter. Hayashi hit nine 3-pointers in Japan’s opening win over Mali on Friday.
— Yahoo Sports

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