Miela Sowah on Facing Gabby Williams and Ja at the FIBA World Cup

Miela Sowah is in Berlin, and she brought the camera along.

Sowah is representing Australia at the FIBA World Cup, suiting up as an Opal and carrying the weight of everything that means. For Sowah, pulling on the Australian jersey is about more than the game. It is about honoring the players who came before, the ones competing now, and the young athletes who will carry the program forward.

The World Cup brings a unique dynamic for Valkyries players. Sowah finds herself playing against teammates Gabby Williams and Janelle Salaün, players she competes alongside every night in the Bay, now standing across from her on the world stage.

Berlin is also a first for Sowah, and she is already sold on the food, the architecture, and the city's energy. Expect a return visit.

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Golden State Valkyries | WNBA | Beyond the Bay | Miela Sowah | FIBA World Cup | Berlin | Australia Opals | 2026

00:00 — Welcome to Berlin
00:08 — What It Means to Represent Australia as an Opal
00:27 — Facing Valkyries Teammates at the World Cup
00:48 — First Time in Berlin and Taking It All In