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.

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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DEQING (China) – Antwerp (BEL) finally got their hands on a FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop title in 2026, defeating Ub in a thrilling Final to cap a memorable weekend in Deqing. But beyond the Belgian breakthrough, the 11th stop of the season offered another reminder of just how open the World Tour has become, with seven different teams now having lifted a trophy and six more stops still to play before the World Tour Final in Rio de Janeiro.

Job Done

Antwerp’s 2026 season has been a tale of near-misses and flashes of promise, but Deqing finally delivered the breakthrough. The Belgians arrived with plenty of evidence that they could compete at the highest level, having already won three Challenger stops this season. Yet a World Tour title had remained elusive.

That changed in Deqing. After finishing second in their pool, Antwerp survived a dramatic Quarter-Final against Miami (USA), 21-18, before producing one of their strongest performances of the season in a 21-10 Semi-Final win over Vienna (AUT).

Then came Ub (SRB). The Final was a back-and-forth battle, but Antwerp found the decisive plays down the stretch to win 21-17 and claim their first World Tour stop title of 2026. It was the breakthrough they had been chasing all season.

Man of the Moment

If Antwerp’s title was the headline, Dennis Donkor’s performance was the individual story. The Belgian star was named MVP after putting together the tournament’s best statistical profile. Donkor finished with a 41.9 Player Value, the highest mark in Deqing, while his 42 total points and 16 two-pointers also led the field.

More importantly, he delivered when Antwerp needed him most. Donkor scored eight points against Miami in the Quarter-Finals, added 10 in the Semi-Final rout of Vienna and contributed eight more in the Final against Ub. His production gave Antwerp a consistent offensive weapon throughout the knockout phase and made him a fitting choice for the MVP award.

Parity Continues

Eleven stops into the 2026 season, the list of winners tells its own story. Baskets Bonn (GER) have three titles, while Liman (SRB) and Ub have two apiece. Miami, Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN), Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) and now Antwerp have each won once.

That means seven different teams have claimed World Tour stops this season, underlining the depth and parity across the Pro Circuit. And there is still plenty of room for that list to grow. Skyliners (GER), Shanghai (CHN), Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), DeQing (CHN), Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU), Fuengirola (ESP), Toulouse (FRA) and Vienna are among the big name teams still searching for their first World Tour stop victory of 2026. With six stops remaining before Rio, there is plenty of time for another name to join the winners’ circle.

Six before Rio

Deqing was the 11th World Tour stop of 2026, but the season is nowhere near its conclusion. There are now six World Tour stops remaining before the World Tour Final in Rio de Janeiro on December 12-13, giving the teams still searching for a breakthrough plenty of opportunities to change their fortunes.

For the established winners, meanwhile, the remaining stops provide a chance to add to their trophy haul and strengthen their position heading toward Rio. The balance of power can still shift significantly before the season reaches its climax.

Deqing’s 3×3 Story

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour’s second consecutive visit to Deqing provided another major weekend for one of China’s established 3×3 basketball hotbeds. The tournament coincided with the Chinese Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival), adding another layer to a special weekend for the city and its growing 3×3 basketball community.

With a dedicated 3×3 Basketball Stadium and an increasingly established connection to the sport, Deqing continues to provide an important stage for the World Tour in China. And just like in 2025, this year’s edition ended with a new winner, a new MVP and another reminder that there are few easy wins on the 2026 circuit.

Antwerp have finally broken through. But with six World Tour stops still remaining before Rio, the biggest lesson from Deqing may be that the 2026 season remains wide open.

The next chapter awaits.

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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SHANGHAI (China) – France (FRA) ended their wait for a FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 stop victory in emphatic fashion, defeating Rapid Bucharest (ROU) 22-14 in the Final to claim the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 on September 6.

After finishing first in the three-way tie in Pool A on Day 1, France delivered when it mattered most, defeating Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) in the Semi-Finals before overcoming Rapid in the championship game to secure their first Women’s Series stop win of the season — and the biggest one at that.

The victory also marked France’s third FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series season title, following their previous triumphs in 2019 and 2024.

Finishing the job

France entered the knockout rounds as Pool A winners after going 2-1 on Day 1 and topping the three-way tie on total points.

They then faced a tough Neftchi SOCAR side in the Semi-Finals. The contest was physical and low-scoring from the outset, with the two teams tied 2-2 early. France gradually established control, moving ahead 7-3 midway through the game before Neftchi fought back.

Brianna Fraser, who had suffered an early injury, returned to the court and helped keep Neftchi within striking distance. But Laetitia Guapo continued to make an impact for France, helping her team maintain an 11-8 advantage with under two minutes remaining.

Marie Mané then delivered the decisive blow, hitting a big two-pointer to put France ahead 15-11. Fraser answered with another two-pointer, but France held on for a 15-13 victory and a place in the Final.

Awaiting them was Rapid Bucharest, who had swept Pool B before defeating Netherlands 18-14 in their Semi-Final.

France control Final

The championship game began as a tight affair, with France holding a narrow 4-3 advantage early.

France then began to pull away. They extended their lead to 6-3 before taking control midway through the game at 10-5. Rapid struggled to generate consistent offense as France did an excellent job containing Marta Miščenko inside.

France continued to hold the advantage, moving ahead 13-7 with four minutes remaining and eventually building a 16-12 lead with under three minutes to play.

Rapid refused to go quietly. Hortense Limouzin missed three free throws as France maintained a 16-12 advantage, but Rapid stayed alive when they cut the deficit to 16-14 with a minute remaining.

France responded immediately. Marie-Eve Paget knocked down a crucial two-pointer to restore a four-point cushion before Guapo added a free throw to make it 19-14. France closed out the championship from there, eventually securing a 22-14 victory. Paget added a buzzer-beating two-pointer to put the finishing touches on France’s title triumph.

The victory made both Guapo and Paget three-time FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series winners, having also been part of the France teams that won in 2019 and 2024.

Guapo named MVP

Guapo was at the heart of France’s championship run and was rewarded with the MVP award. The French star finished the Project Redwings Shanghai Final ranked second in total player value with 38.2, while also grabbing 22 rebounds, third-most in the tournament, and scoring 30 points, good for fourth overall.

Her all-around contribution proved decisive as France navigated two difficult knockout games and ultimately lifted the championship trophy.

Young Talent’s Laura Award

Beijing’s (CHN) Li Ruoying was named the winner of the Young Talent’s Laura Award, recognizing the best U25 player of the Shanghai Final. Despite Beijing’s campaign, Li and her teammates fought through to the knockout stage and provided one of the home crowd’s standout stories.

Final Standings

1. France (FRA)
2. Rapid Bucharest (ROU)
3. Netherlands (NED)
4. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
5. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL)
6. Beijing (CHN)
7. China (CHN)
8. Germany (GER)

What’s Next?

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 season has come to an end, with France lifting the Project Redwings Shanghai Final title to cap another action-packed campaign.

Attention now turns to 2027, with the next FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series season set to bring another opportunity for teams, players and federations to build momentum and strengthen their position on the road toward the LA 28 Olympic Games.

For France, the Shanghai triumph provides another major boost to a program that has now captured its third Women’s Series season championship. With Laetitia Guapo, Marie-Eve Paget and their teammates finishing the season on top, the French will head into the offseason with plenty of confidence.

The rest of the field will now have a chance to recharge before beginning preparations for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2027 and another season of high-level 3×3 basketball action.

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CHENGDU (China) – The United States prevailed in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 Chengdu stop after a hard-fought 20-18 victory over Germany in a dramatic Final on Saturday.

It marked USA’s first FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stop win since 2024 — and the first for this current roster — as they battled through a stacked field and delivered when it mattered most.

Final recap

The championship game lived up to the hype, with both teams trading blows in a tense, physical contest. Germany leaned on their size advantage early, with Ama Degbeon anchoring the inside presence, while Victoria Poros kept them within striking distance from deep.

USA, however, had the answer in Mikaylah Williams, who delivered a superstar performance with 10 points. With the game hanging in the balance, she knocked down a clutch two-pointer to give USA a late 19-18 lead before Sahara Williams added the insurance tip-in.

Germany had their chances in the closing seconds, but USA held firm to seal the crucial win.

Road to the Final

USA’s path to the title was anything but easy.

They edged past Amsterdam 20-18 in the Quarter-Finals behind a strong showing from Joyce Edwards, before surviving a thriller against Poland in the Semi-Finals, 21-20. In that game, USA showed resilience, with Milaysia Fulwiley delivering the game-winning floater after a back-and-forth battle that went down to the wire.

Germany, meanwhile, were equally impressive. They knocked off Australia 21-16 in the Quarter-Finals, fueled by hot shooting from beyond the arc led by Poros.

In the Semi-Finals, Germany prevailed in an overtime classic against China, 16-15. Marie Reichert delivered the decisive shot, while Degbeon and Zhou Mengyun traded big plays in a tightly contested duel.

Earlier action

The tournament delivered drama from the very start, beginning with an intense qualifying draw.

Host side China advanced after surviving a nail-biter against Warsaw, 17-16, while Brazil powered through Qualifying Draw B with back-to-back wins before bowing out in the Main Draw.

In pool play, several contenders made strong statements. Despite having just three active players on Day 1, USA dominated early, including a commanding 21-5 win over Brazil, while Australia showcased their firepower with a clutch win over USA and a dominant 21-9 victory against Brazil.

Amsterdam impressed by sweeping Pool B, highlighted by a thrilling overtime win against Beijing, while Poland displayed grit with back-to-back one-point wins over China and Japan.

Top seeds Ulaanbaatar Amazons overcame a slow start to top Pool A, but their campaign was cut short in the Quarter-Finals after a narrow 19-18 loss to China.

Standout performers

Mikaylah Williams USA was the undisputed star of the tournament, earning MVP honors after averaging 7.6 points per game along with 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 highlights per game. She delivered consistently throughout the event and rose to the occasion in the Final with a clutch scoring display.

Germany’s Marie Reichert and Ama Degbeon were instrumental in their team’s run, while Poland’s Aleksandra Zięmborska continued to shine as one of the most reliable performers on the circuit.

China’s Zhou Mengyun and A Ganajing also impressed, leading their team from the qualifying draw all the way to a fourth-place finish.

What it means

USA’s triumph sends a strong message to the rest of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series field as the 2026 season heats up. With this squad already finding their rhythm, they emerge as a serious contender moving forward.

Germany and Poland also proved they are forces to be reckoned with, while China’s deep run highlights their growing presence on the global stage.

Final Standings

1. United States (USA)
2. Germany (GER)
3. Poland (POL)
4. China (CHN)
5. Amsterdam (NED)
6. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL)
7. Australia (AUS)
8. Mongolia (MGL)
9. Yanjing (CHN)
10. Japan (JPN)
11. Beijing (CHN)
12. Brazil (BRA)
13. Warsaw (POL)
14. Philippines (PHI)
15. New Zealand (NZL)
16. Lion City (SGP)

After a short break, the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 continues on May 7-8 in Manila, where many of the world’s best will once again battle for supremacy.

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