NAGOYA (Japan) – Liman (SRB) captured the FIBA 3×3 Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger 2026 on October 11, defeating Shanghai (CHN) 21-17 in the Final at LaLaport NAGOYA minato AQULS. Led by tournament MVP Nemanja Zigon, the Serbian side claimed their fourth Challenger stop win, while Toronto (CAN), Shibuya (JPN) and Skyliners (GER) secured their places at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026.

The Winner

Liman navigated a competitive field to lift the Aichi Challenger banner, overcoming Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) 17-13 in the Quarter-Finals before defeating Toronto 21-17 in the Semi-Finals.

The Serbian side’s run included a dramatic pool-stage encounter against Shibuya, which ended in a 21-20 overtime defeat. Liman responded in the knockout rounds, delivering when it mattered most to reach the Final.

Against Shanghai, Liman produced another composed performance to secure the 21-17 victory. Already pre-qualified for World Tour Manama, the Serbian powerhouse added another title to their campaign and reinforced their status among the leading teams on the FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit.

The Runner-up

Shanghai also enjoyed an impressive run to the Final, showcasing their scoring power throughout the tournament.

The Chinese side opened with a 21-13 win over Seef (BRN) before defeating Toronto 22-18 in pool play. They maintained their momentum in the knockout stage, beating Crvena Zvezda (SRB) 22-15 in the Quarter-Finals and Shibuya 21-17 in the Semi-Finals.

Despite falling short against Liman, Shanghai finished second and confirmed their place at World Tour Manama, having already secured qualification before the Aichi Challenger.

The Final

The Final brought together two of the tournament’s strongest teams, with Liman and Shanghai battling for the Aichi banner. Liman ultimately prevailed 21-17, finding the points needed to close out the contest and secure the championship. Dušan Popović topped all scorers in the Final with 9 points. The victory capped a strong knockout-stage run for the Serbian side, which overcame two tough opponents before defeating Shanghai in the Final.

The Reward

Zigon earned MVP honors after showcasing consistently high productivity throughout the tournament. The Liman standout recorded 26 total points, seven drives and 34.0 total player value, ranking third in the field in the latter category and fourth in drives.

His contribution helped Liman complete their title-winning campaign, while the tournament also determined three additional qualifiers for FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026.

Shibuya, Toronto and Skyliners secured the remaining places among the eligible teams. Liman, Shanghai and Cibona Ph.Classic had already pre-qualified, meaning all six teams will be part of the Manama field.

Final Standings

1. Liman (SRB) – already pre-qualified to WT Manama
2. Shanghai (CHN) – already pre-qualified to WT Manama
3. Shibuya (JPN) – qualified to WT Manama
4. Toronto (CAN) – qualified to WT Manama
5. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) – already pre-qualified to WT Manama
6. Skyliners (GER) – qualified to WT Manama

Top Scorers

1. Pengcheng Lu (Shanghai) – 32 points
2. Kristaps Gluditis (Shibuya) – 31 points
3. Cameron Forte (Shanghai) – 28 points
4. Dušan Popović (Liman) – 28 points
5. Karlis Lasmanis (Shanghai) – 28 points

What’s Next

World-class halfcourt action returns with the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026 on October 17-18 at the iconic Ruins of St. Paul’s.

With the FIBA 3×3 Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger 2026 title secured and three more teams booking their places in Manama, the Pro Circuit moves to Macau for another crucial stop in the race for qualifying points to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Rio de Janeiro Final 2026 in Brazil.

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Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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SANSAR (Mongolia) – The race for the FIBA 3×3 World Tour returns to Mongolia as the FIBA 3×3 Sansar Challenger 2026 brings a loaded international field to the National Amusement Park in Sukhbaatar District on September 5-6, with three tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 on the line. As the 22nd Challenger of the season, Sansar represents another crucial opportunity for teams to turn a strong weekend into a place on the sport’s biggest stage.

Teams turn up

The field features several of the highest-ranked teams in the 2026 season standings, setting up a blockbuster battle in Mongolia.

Liman (SRB) headline the field as the No. 2 team overall this season. The Serbian powerhouse have consistently challenged for titles throughout the campaign and will look to add another major result to their impressive resume.

Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED), ranked third overall, arrive as another major threat after establishing themselves as one of the most consistent teams on the circuit. Miami (USA), currently seventh, and home favorites Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), ranked eighth, add further firepower to an already stacked field.

Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) sit 15th overall, while Sansar M Bank (MGL), Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU) and Lausanne (SUI) round out a group of dangerous contenders ranked inside the top 35.

Star power

The Sansar Challenger will also feature a collection of proven 3×3 basketball stars. Liman will once again rely on the scoring and all-around brilliance of Stefan Milivojevic, while Miami will turn to James Parrott for offensive production. Amsterdam bring veteran star Worthy de Jong, whose experience and creativity make him one of the most recognizable players in the field.

Home fans will have plenty to cheer about as Ulaanbaatar feature Nauris Miezis, one of the most accomplished players in the global 3×3 basketball scene. Hangzhou will look to Vuk Borovićanin, while Lausanne will lean on the talents of Titouan Vannay.

Marijampole’ Zygimantas Simonis and Sansar M Bank’s Bolor-Erdene Gantsolmon add further quality, ensuring the tournament has no shortage of players capable of changing a game in an instant.

Full Seeding List

1. Liman (SRB)
2. Miami (USA)
3. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
4. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
5. Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN)
6. Lausanne (SUI)
7. Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU)
8. Sansar M Bank (MGL)
9. Akademija VDU (LTU)
10. Bayangol (MGL)
11. Zavkhan (MGL)
12. Terelj (MGL)
13. Uzice Zlatiborac (SRB)
14. Bayanzurkh (MGL)
15. Tel Aviv Royce (ISR)
16. Porto-Novo BEN (BEN)

Qualifying Draw

Qualifying Draw A: Bayangol (MGL), Bayanzurkh (MGL), Tel Aviv Royce (ISR)
Qualifying Draw B: Terelj (MGL), Uzice Zlatiborac (SRB), Porto-Novo BEN (BEN)

Main Draw

Pool A: Liman (SRB), Sansar M Bank (MGL), Akademija VDU (LTU)
Pool B: Miami (USA), Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU), Zavkhan (MGL)
Pool C: Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED), Lausanne (SUI), QD A
Pool D: Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN), QD B

Road to Deqing

With three FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 tickets available, every possession will carry extra weight in Sansar. The stakes are particularly high this late in the season, with established World Tour contenders looking to strengthen their position and ambitious challengers chasing their chance to break through. Sansar welcomes elite talent, home-court favorites and international heavyweights all. It will be another high-intensity weekend of 3×3 basketball as the road to Deqing runs through Sansar.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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UENOHARA (Japan) – Liman (SRB) ruled the inaugural FIBA 3×3 Uenohara Challenger 2026 after defeating Toulouse (FRA) 19-13 in the Final. Led by MVP Dorde Simeunovic, Liman claimed their second straight Challenger stop win and secured their place at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026 alongside Toulouse and Shanghai (CHN).

The Winner

Liman were in control from the moment the main draw tipped off. The Serbian powerhouse opened with a gritty 20-18 victory over Utsunomiya BREX.EXE (JPN) before edging Valencia Basket (ESP) 17-15 to sweep Pool A and advance to the Quarter-Finals.

There, Liman faced Antwerp (BEL) and turned another tight contest into a convincing 18-14 win, setting up a Semi-Final clash with Shanghai.

Liman started the Semi-Final strongly, opening a 6-3 lead before extending the advantage to 14-8 midway through the game. Shanghai could not produce the run needed to change the momentum, as Liman powered through 21-13 and booked their place in the Final.

Simeunovic was central to the run, finishing the tournament with 33 points and 23 made 1-pointers. His 32.6 total player value ranked third overall, while his scoring total was second among all players. Liman then saved their best for the tournament’s biggest moment.

The Final

Liman wasted little time establishing control in the Final against Toulouse. The Serbian side opened with a 4-1 lead before taking an 8-4 advantage midway through a low-scoring battle.

Toulouse remained within striking distance, but Liman steadily tightened their grip. The Serbians led 13-7 with less than three minutes remaining before Toulouse Finally found a response. It was not enough, though.

Liman pushed the lead to 19-10 with a minute left and never allowed Toulouse to produce the late surge they needed. Simeunovic finished with 7 points in the Final as Liman closed out a 19-13 victory and prevailed in the first-ever Uenohara Challenger stop.

The Runner-up

For their part, Toulouse navigated a challenging route to the Final, bouncing back from a 20-17 pool-stage loss to Shanghai by defeating Port Dickson KL Eagles (MAS) 21-12 in their last Pool D game.

Franck Seguela led the French side into the knockout stage, where Toulouse edged Skyliners (GER) 20-17 in a nip-and-tuck Quarter-Final clash. The Semi-Final against Valencia Basket was another battle. Valencia jumped out to a 3-1 lead, but Toulouse found their rhythm and moved ahead 10-7 midway through the game. Seguela took over with 7 points and 7 rebounds as Toulouse held off Valencia 18-14 to reach the Final. They simply could not find the same offensive rhythm against Liman, though.

The Reward

Liman, Toulouse and Shanghai all earned tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026 by finishing in the top three.

Shanghai’s qualification was powered by the tournament’s leading scorer, Cameron Forte, who finished with 36 points. Forte was a force throughout the weekend, scoring 9 points in Shanghai’s opening win over Port Dickson KL Eagles before adding 11 against Toulouse and another 9 in the Quarter-Final against Barcelona. Meanwhile, Seguela finished third among all scorers with 29 points, while Liman had two players in the top five with Simeunovic on 33 and Andreja Milutinovic on 24.

Final Standings:

1. Liman (SRB) – qualified to WT Debrecen
2. Toulouse (FRA) – qualified to WT Debrecen
3. Shanghai (CHN) – qualified to WT Debrecen
4. Valencia Basket (ESP)
5. Fuengirola (ESP)

Top Scorers:

1. Cameron Forte (Shanghai) – 36 pts
2. Dorde Simeunovic (Liman) – 33 pts
3. Franck Seguela (Toulouse) – 29 pts
4. Jules Rambaut (Toulouse) – 27 pts
5. Andreja Milutinovic (Liman) – 24 pts

What’s Next

The Challenger circuit continues next weekend with the FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenger 2026 on August 15-16, as teams continue battling for valuable World Tour berths.

Meanwhile, the FIBA 3×3 World Tour returns to action at WT Lausanne on August 14-15, with the world’s best 3×3 basketball teams restarting the intense race for the 2026 season title.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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DARKHAN (Mongolia) – Liman (SRB) captured the inaugural FIBA 3×3 Darkhan Challenger 2026 title after defeating DeQing (CHN) 21-14 in Sunday’s Final at the Darkhan United Arena.

Powered by tournament MVP Stefan Milivojevic, Liman capped a flawless weekend by winning all five of their games to lift their first Challenger trophy of the 2026 season. While the Serbian side had already collected two FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 titles this year, Darkhan marked another milestone as they added the Challenger win to their growing list of achievements.

Alongside champions Liman, Finalists DeQing and third-placed Toronto (CAN) secured qualification for the upcoming FIBA 3×3 World Tour TBC.

The Winner

Liman looked every bit the tournament favorite from the opening day, comfortably topping Pool A after victories over Sansar M Bank (MGL), 21-15, and Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU), 16-14. Their balanced attack and trademark defensive intensity carried over into the knockout rounds, where they eliminated qualifier Liberec (CZE), 19-13, before producing one of the performances of the tournament in a commanding 22-12 Semi-Final victory over Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO).

The Serbian powerhouse completed the job in the championship game, once again showcasing why they have been among the most consistent teams on the Pro Circuit this season.

Milivojevic led the way throughout the tournament, earning MVP honors after finishing with a tournament-best 40.5 player value, while adding 31 points and 10 two-pointers. He was ably supported by Nemanja Zigon, who finished as the tournament’s leading scorer with 33 points, including back-to-back standout performances on Day 2.

The Runner-up

DeQing (CHN) enjoyed an outstanding run to the Final after recovering from an opening-day defeat to Vienna. The Chinese side responded with victories over Zavkhan (MGL) to reach the Quarter-Finals before producing arguably the biggest upset of the tournament by knocking out home favorites Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), 21-19, in a dramatic finish.

They continued their impressive form in the Semi-Finals, edging Toronto, 18-17, in another thriller. Guo Hanyu delivered three clutch two-pointers, while Zhang Dianliang controlled both ends of the floor as DeQing held off a late Toronto comeback to reach the championship game.

The Final

The titular game began as a defensive battle, with DeQing holding a narrow 3-2 advantage during the opening exchanges. Liman gradually settled into rhythm and moved ahead 8-7 midway through the contest before beginning to dictate the tempo.

A relentless defensive effort fueled the decisive run as Liman turned stops into easy baskets to open a 17-12 advantage with less than two minutes remaining. Milivojevic then buried a trademark two-pointer to extend the lead to seven, before Zigon sealed the win as Liman closed out a convincing 21-14 outcome.

The Reward

The tournament’s top three finishers booked their places at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour TBC 2026 in November.

Champions Liman will be joined by DeQing and Toronto, who all produced outstanding weekends to secure their places on the sport’s biggest stage.

Final Standings:

1. Liman (SRB) – qualified to WT TBC
2. DeQing (CHN) – qualified to WT TBC
3. Toronto (CAN) – qualified to WT TBC
4. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO)
5. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)

Top Scorers:

1. Nemanja Zigon (Liman) – 33 pts
2. Stefan Milivojevic (Liman) – 31 pts
3. Dianliang Zhang (DeQing) – 30 pts
4. Hanyu Guo (DeQing) – 30 pts
5. Westher Molteni (Toronto) – 29 pts

What’s Next

The inaugural FIBA 3×3 Darkhan Challenger lived up to expectations with two days of high-quality 3×3 action. Liman added another stop win to their outstanding 2026 campaign. DeQing enjoyed a solid weekend by reaching the Final. Toronto rounded out the podium to secure another FIBA 3×3 World Tour qualification spot.

With another Challenger title decided, Liman, DeQing and Toronto now turn their attention to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour TBC later this year. Meanwhile, the Challenger circuit continues next weekend with stops in Uenohara (Japan) and FISE Birmingham (USA) on August 8-9, where another group of contenders will battle for coveted World Tour qualification.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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