Guangdong University of Technology and Peking University will represent Asia in Macau, China
Guangdong University of Technology and Peking University will represent Asia in Macau, China
Publish Date: 2026-06-16 06:29:00
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Chinese teams claimed double victories at the 8th Asian University 3×3 Basketball Championship in Putuo District, Zhoushan. Both champion teams will represent their continent in October the upcoming FISU University World Cup 3×3 Basketball.
As the highest-level and most influential continental exclusive tournament for university 3×3 basketball across Asia, the Asian University 3×3 Basketball Championship serves as the Asian qualifier for the FISU University World Cup 3×3 Basketball. This year’s event in Putuo, China featured a total of 23 teams from 9 countries and regions across Asia, including 13 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams.
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The men’s podium: Guangdong University of Technology (China) in gold, Tsinghua University (China) in silver and Royal University (Mongolia) in bronze.
The women’s podium: Peking University (China) in gold, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China) in silver and Islamic Azad University (Iran) in bronze.
Between the games, the student-athletes forged new friendships.
The men’s final: Guangdong University of Technology vs. Tsinghua University
The men’s final delivered a breathtaking showdown between Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) and Tsinghua University. Both teams hit their rhythm immediately after the opening tip-off. GDUT scored first before Tsinghua quickly responded with a long-range shot. Powered by seamless teamwork, GDUT extended its lead to 7-4. Tsinghua regrouped promptly and lifted team morale with a powerful dunk.
The two teams traded baskets fiercely throughout the match, and the score was tied at 20-20 when the regular time expired, sending the game into overtime. In the extra period, GDUT sank a crucial three-pointer first and sealed a narrow 22-21 victory to lift the championship trophy.
“I am quite familiar with Putuo, as this is my third visit here,” said Li…
