Australia (Women) and The Netherlands (Men) booked their spots in the Paris Olympics with victories in the second FIBA 3×3 Universality Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2 in Utsunomiya, Japan.
In the Women’s category, Australia defeated Canada in a blockbuster 16 – 19 final off the back of a collective effort. Ally Wilson capped off an incredible performance with clutch free throws and a block to seal the victory. Anneli Maley was the engine for her side throughout the tournament, leading the competition in Player value with 34.4. She was named MVP for the event to bookend an incredible run in Utsunomiya.
Australia join France, USA, China and Azerbaijan as the teams through to the Paris Olympics.
FINAL STANDINGS
Women
1. Australia
2, Canada
3. Brazil
4. Germany
5. Netherlands
6. Japan
7. Austria
8. Kenya
Men
1. Netherlands
2. Lithuania
3. France
4. Mongolia
5. Japan
6. Puerto Rico
7. Brazil
8. Egypt
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the most thrilling urban sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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