Latvia's women are in Beijing, China, playing at the Olympics for the first time.

Don't be surprised if they becoming regulars in the competition, especially when considering the success of the country's youth teams like the under-18s this summer in Skopje, FYR Macedonia.

After our defeat against Ireland we had a day off where we just relaxed, went swimming and most importantly spent a nice day together.

I must say, we had lots of fun and recharged our batteries for our next game. And I would also thank the parents for having taken us out for the afternoon.

Slovenia, Belgium and Latvia stormed into the semi-finals on the back of wins in the Qualifying Round for places one through eight at the U18 European Championship for Women.

Latvia finished top of Group F after a 79-46 triumph over the Netherlands and Belgium came second following a 67-51 victory over Hungary.

Greece clinched first place in Group A of the U18 European Championship for Women Division B in Skopje, FYR Macedonia, with a 60-47 triumph over Germany.

In a contest between two undefeated sides on Sunday, Angeliki Nikolopoulou and Aikaterini Kontali each scored 15 points for the Greeks.

Greece and Germany are headed for an intriguing showdown to determine the winner of Group A at the U18 European Championship for Women Division B.

Both sides are undefeated at 3-0 following the Greeks' 70-45 triumph over Switzerland on Saturday.