2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Finals Kick Off in Xiaoshan

On the 7th, the opening ceremony of the 2024⁤ FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Finals was ⁣held‍ in Xiaoshan, marking the first time a Chinese city‍ has hosted the prestigious event.⁢ The two-day tournament‌ will⁢ feature a total of 12 single-round games and 5 knockout games to determine the 2024 season champion.

Jovana Vukoje, Deputy Director of the‌ FIBA 3×3 Basketball Department, attended the event,⁤ while Xu Jicheng,​ Vice Chairman of the Chinese Basketball ⁣Association, ⁣announced the opening. Jiang Yongzhu, ⁢Deputy Secretary ⁣of the District Party Committee and District Mayor, delivered a speech, and ‌Deputy District Mayor Yang Xincheng was also in attendance.

Jiang Yongzhu extended‍ a warm welcome to all the leaders, guests, athletes, coaches,⁢ and referees⁣ present,⁣ expressing his heartfelt thanks to friends from ​all walks of life who have supported the economic and social development of Xiaoshan. He highlighted Xiaoshan’s goal of building a “core area‍ of the city of international ‍games”⁢ and its achievements in hosting numerous international and national events.

Basketball is a beloved ⁢sport in ‌Xiaoshan, with over ​300‍ teams participating in the ⁤village BA and city BA leagues this year, attracting over 4,200 participants and​ 6.5 million online and offline spectators. The FIBA ‍Women’s⁤ 3×3 Series Finals is expected ⁢to bring an unforgettable experience to fans, ⁣showcasing⁤ the charm of Xiaoshan’s mountains, rivers, and vibrant culture.

The FIBA Women’s 3×3 Series was founded ​in 2019 as the highest-level women’s professional competition in the FIBA 3×3 competition system. This season’s tournament features a‌ total of 20 games, with a prize ​of over 1.4 million US dollars. Eight teams are‍ participating​ in the finals, including the U23 Chinese team as⁤ the host, and seven teams determined by the points ranking of the​ sub-station competitions: Canada, the Netherlands,​ France, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, and the U24 Chinese ⁤team.

Participating Teams:

• U23 Chinese team (host)
• Canada
• The Netherlands
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Czech⁣ Republic
• U24‍ Chinese team

Tournament‍ Schedule:

The two-day event will feature 12 ‌single-round games and ‌5 ⁢knockout games to determine the 2024 season champion.