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Australia win double at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025
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Australia win double at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025

Australia (men and women) completed the double yet again as they won the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 on March 30. The men’s side of the tournament culminated with a high-octane battle between Australia and China. Both teams traded blows, with Alex Higgins-Titsha and Hanyu Gyo leading the charge, finishing the game with 11 points each. The action only got more frenetic near the end with a point separating the sides. Gyo drilled a two to answer back on Australia’s go-ahead shot, putting the game at 18 - 17 in their favor. Higgins-Titsha tied things up in the paint. With a two-pointer being a potential decider, both teams attempted tough shots, but it was Australia who would be fouled in their shot, putting them on the line. An assessed technical foul would offer the Gangurrus 3 free thr...
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FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees unveiled
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FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees unveiled

Spanish legend Pau Gasol, multi-time champion Dawn Staley of the USA and venerable coach Mike Krzyzewski headline the nine inductees to the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025.Every member of the Class of 2025 will be honored at an enshrinement ceremony on May 17 that will take place alongside the FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain. A total of eight players and one coach are being recognized for their stellar individual contributions to the sport.Gasol was a colossus on the floor for Spain, inspiring unprecedented success with his towering performances and leadership. He achieved superstardom status at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2006 in Japan when he earned MVP honors alongside winning Spain's first-ever major trophy. A five-time Olympian, the center was Spain's flagbearer at London 2012 and...
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FIBA 3×3 Women’s Basketball Series2025 and 2026 to be broadcast globally onAll Women’s Sports Network
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FIBA 3×3 Women’s Basketball Series2025 and 2026 to be broadcast globally onAll Women’s Sports Network

FIBA is delighted to announce it has partnered with the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), the first global women's sports channel, to broadcast the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series 2025 and 2026 live to audiences around the world. The Women's Series is FIBA 3x3's premier competition dedicated to the world's best female basketball players, with each team representing a National Federation or a commercial team. The global partnership will see the fast-paced action of the next two seasons of the Women’s Series broadcast live and on delay across the USA, Mexico, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The channel will also be live on AWSN’s carrier partners, including the USA, India, UAE, and the...
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FIBA 3×3 to launch major new competition set to debut in Bangkok
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FIBA 3×3 to launch major new competition set to debut in Bangkok

FIBA is thrilled to announce the historic launch of its newest competition, the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup, debuting in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 14-16, 2025, at CentralWorld Square. According to the decision of the FIBA Central Board, the Champions Cup will be held annually and will feature the world's top 3x3 basketball teams, including continental cup winners, the highest-ranked teams in the FIBA 3x3 basketball rankings, Olympic gold medalists and the host nation. The Champions Cup presents a new opportunity to grow the game of 3x3 basketball globally, offering fans an electrifying format and athletes a new stage to shine. Thailand will host the first five editions of the competition, providing an opportunity to inspire a new generation of 3x3 fans throughout the country. Sponsor, a...
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USA and Canada win FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2024
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USA and Canada win FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2024

USA (men) and Canada (women) win against Puerto Rico and USA respectively to win the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2024 on December 15.Team USA (men) steamrolled their way to the final with an unbeaten record. They went up against home side powerhouse Puerto Rico who had lit their way to the final themselves with a perfect record. It was a high-flying blockbuster finals matchup with both teams rising to the occasion. With scores at 19 - 18 in favor of USA, it was Dylan Travis who called game with a tough two, earning USA Gold in a 21 - 18 thriller. The Canadian women were their usual clinical self all tournament, going unbeaten on their way to the final where they faced a similarly on-fire USA side. It was a physical battle between two highly-skilled sides. Canada maintained a slight advantage for the...
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Madagascar win double at FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2024
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Madagascar win double at FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2024

Madagascar (men and women) get wins over Rwanda and Egypt respectively to win the FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2024 on December 1.  It was a dominant run from the men as they went unbeaten on their way to the final, last defeating a gritty Algerian side in the Semis. The team had been firing on all cylinders, led on offense by Elly Randriamampionona and Livio Ratianarivo but getting big contributions from the remaining duo.  The final against Rwanda was as one-sided as it gets. The home side couldn’t be stopped as they caught fire from deep. Livio, who had been unstoppable on the day, put up 11 points in the resounding result. The game turned into a result for the history books as Madagascar came away with a 22 - 3 victory.  The women’s side had a similar run of form, going ...
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Amsterdam win FIBA 3×3 World Tour Hong Kong Final 2024
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Amsterdam win FIBA 3×3 World Tour Hong Kong Final 2024

Amsterdam (NED) emerge victorious, defeating Paris (FRA) 22 - 20 in a thriller to win the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong Final 2024 on November 24.The Dutch side battled adversity early in pool phase to go on a historical run, defeating two-time reigning champs Ub Huishan NE in the quarter-final before defeating Raudondvaris Hoptrans in the semis to book their spot in the final. They would go up against Paris who had been relentless all tournament, feeding off high momentum coming into this event and making a deep run in the competition. They last defeated Riffa in the semis to book the high-octane final showdown against Amsterdam. It would be a repeat of the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 Gold Medal game that saw the Netherlands face off against France. In that it...
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First-ever FIFA World Cup hospitality deposit programme launched
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First-ever FIFA World Cup hospitality deposit programme launched

Priority access to ticket-inclusive hospitality packages now open Fans can purchase fully refundable deposit vouchers starting at USD 500 to be first in line when hospitality sales begin in early 2025 Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™, On Location, to manage deposit programme Fans now have the chance to secure priority access to FIFA World Cup 26™ hospitality packages via the tournament’s first-ever hospitality deposit programme. Football enthusiasts looking for a world-class experience are encouraged to visit FIFA.com/hospitality for more information on how to get one step closer to securing an early place at the biggest and most inclusive tournament ever, which will take place in 16 Host Cities across Canada, Mexico and the USA and feature 48 tea...
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