The highly anticipated FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Debrecen, Hungary concluded with the allocation of the remaining slots for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in 3×3 basketball. The competition was fiercely contested, with three spots available in each gender category.
In an impressive demonstration of ability and determination, France, Lithuania, and Poland emerged as the triumphant teams in the men’s competition, securing their berths for Paris 2024. Similarly, Germany, Spain, and Canada showcased their prowess in the women’s tournament, claiming their qualifying spots.
A total of 32 teams, comprising 16 men and 16 women, competed for the highly sought-after spots, with only the top three teams in each gender ultimately earning their tickets to Paris 2024.
Notably, Lithuania and France secured their quotas in the men’s tournament after emerging victorious in their respective semi-finals. The final spot was an intense battle, with Poland ultimately triumphing over Mongolia in a closely contested match.
Despite facing defeats against France and Poland, Mongolia displayed outstanding performance and came incredibly close to qualifying for their first-ever Olympics in 3×3 basketball, demonstrating unwavering determination and skill throughout the tournament.
In the women’s semi-finals, Germany secured a hard-fought victory over Hungary, while Spain clinched their spot in Paris 2024 with a late shot from Gracia Alonso. The competition ended with Canada securing a resounding win over Hungary in the third-place match.
It is essential to acknowledge that the selection of athletes for representation at the Olympic Games falls within the exclusive authority of the National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Therefore, the participation of athletes at Paris 2024 is contingent on their respective NOCs nominating them to represent their delegation.
For detailed information on the official qualification system for each sport, interested parties are encouraged to refer to the official qualification system available here.
This thrilling event not only showcased the remarkable talent and skill of the participating teams but also set the stage for an electrifying 3×3 basketball spectacle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With the final quotas confirmed, the countdown to the much-anticipated event has officially commenced.