Warsaw, June 8: The FIBA 3×3 World Cup concluded with Latvia’s men’s team and the USA’s women’s team claiming the championship titles. The matches took place in Warsaw, Poland.
Latvia secured its first-ever 3×3 World Cup title by defeating Germany 20-15 in the men’s final. With this victory, Latvia became the first men’s team to complete a collection of major international honors. They previously won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the European Cup in 2017. Serbia clinched the bronze medal by narrowly beating France 20-19.
In the women’s competition, the USA triumphed over Australia with a score of 21-20 in the final. Mikayla Williams scored the winning basket and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). This victory marked the USA women’s fourth 3×3 World Cup title, having previously won in 2012, 2014, and 2023. Australia made history by reaching the women’s final for the first time, while the Netherlands secured bronze by defeating Azerbaijan 21-14.
Over the course of seven days, the tournament featured 40 teams from around the globe, attracting over 100,000 spectators.
The inaugural tournament, originally called the FIBA 3×3 World Championship, took place in Athens, Greece, in August 2012. The first edition included a mixed event with two men and two women per team, but this format has since been discontinued. The tournament now consists of two separate events: one for men and another for women.
Serbia holds the record as the most successful country in the men’s competition, with 6 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals. The USA follows with 1 gold and 2 silvers. Other nations that have won gold at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup include Latvia, Qatar, and Oman.
To date, there have been 10 editions of this competition. In the women’s FIBA 3×3 World Cup, the USA remains the most successful nation, having won the title four times and finishing third once. France, Russia, China, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Italy have also claimed the title.
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