Inspired by Lindsey Harding, Anastasiya Verameyenka and Tatyana Troina, all of whom combined for 39 points, Belarus ensured their return to the Olympics for the first time since Beijing 2008.

Although South Korea tied the contest at 12-12 early in the second quarter, they never led in the entire match at Nantes' La Trocardière.

Belarus join Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, Senegal, Serbia, Spain and Turkey at this year's Olympics, where action is due to take place from August 6 to 20.

China, Spain Turkey and France, the London 2012 silver medallists, all secured qualification by reaching the quarter-finals at this event. 

Like Belarus, they have drawn into the two groups of six teams previously determined as part of the official draw of the Rio 2016 women's Olympic basketball tournament, held on March 11 at FIBA's headquarters.

Belarus, France and Turkey are in Group A along with London 2012 bronze medallists Australia, hosts Brazil and Japan.

China and Spain complete Group B, which also features Canada, Senegal, Serbia and reigning Olympic champions the United States. 

The tournament will open with a group phase played in a round-robin format.

The top four classified teams from each group will then move on to the final phase which will be played in a standard knock-out system consisting of quarter-finals, semi-finals, a bronze medal game and a gold medal game.