2024 3-Person Basketball Asian Cup Concludes in Singapore
Xinhua News Agency, Singapore, March 31 (Reporter Liu Chuntao) – The five-day 2024 3-person Basketball Asian Cup came to an exhilarating conclusion on the evening of March 31st in Singapore. In a thrilling men’s team final, the Australian squad emerged victorious over the “dark horse” Iran team to claim their fourth Asian Cup championship in team history. Meanwhile, in the women’s category, the Australian team successfully defended their title, with the New Zealand team securing the runner-up position once again.
In the men’s finals, the Iranian team, who had been a formidable force throughout the tournament, struggled against the suffocating defense of the Australian team. Falling into a scoring drought, they managed to score only 2 points halfway through the game. Despite an improvement in their subsequent offense, the Australian team maintained a double-digit lead throughout the match, ultimately clinching the victory with a score of 21:7.
The women’s final saw a rematch between Australia and New Zealand, who had previously faced off in the group stage where Australia triumphed over their opponents with a score of 22:9. The final was a closely contested affair, with Australia holding a narrow 15:13 lead with less than a minute left on the clock. A crucial long shot by Wilson sealed the win for Australia with a final score of 18:13.
The Chinese three-person basketball national team, hampered by a scheduling conflict with the domestic professional league season, did not field their strongest lineup for the tournament. Despite their efforts, both the men’s and women’s teams were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
The 2024 3-person Basketball Asian Cup showcased intense competition and thrilling performances from teams across the continent, culminating in a memorable conclusion in Singapore.