The tournament in the footsteps of Singapore’s resort Marina Bay Sands finished on Sunday. The fifth edition of the competition was held for the first time after 2019. Asia Cup has justified the expectations of supporters and offered big fun to spectators. We have new champions after five days of amazing 3×3 basketball. Australia defended the title in the men’s part of the draw, while the Chinese women’s team lifted the trophy.
On the final day of the tournament, Sunday, they were scheduled quarterfinals, semifinals, and final games in both categories.
In the men’s competition in the quarterfinals, Australia beat Chinese Taipei with 21-8. China pulled out a 21-13 victory over the Republic of Korea, Philippines won against Mongolia with 21-20, and New Zealand defeated Japan with 16-14.
In the Women’s last 8, Australia defeated Mongolia with 21-10. Japan pulled out a 22-3 victory over Sri Lanka, China won against Thailand with 21-11, and Indonesia beat Chinese Taipei with 17-15.
In the semifinals in the men’s part of the draw, New Zealand defeated Philippines with 21-13. Australia won against China with 21-13.
In women’s last 4, Australia beat Indonesia with 21-13. China pulled out a 20-15 victory over Japan in the other semifinal.
The men’s final was played between Australia and New Zealand. Australia defeated New Zealand with 21-17. Australia became champion of the Asian continent for the third time. China and Australia were involved in the women’s final. China won against Australia with 14-10. It was the first title for China in the continental championship.
By winning the Asia Cup 2022, Australia and China qualified for the upcoming FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2023.
Jesse Wagstaff, the Australian player, was announced as MVP of the FIBA 3X3 Asian Cup. Jesse scored 42 points overall in the tournament and contributed to the title with his performances.
Lili Wang, a member of the Chinese women’s squad, was named as Most Valuable Player of the FIBA 3X3 Asian Cup. Lili was leading the Chinese team on an unbeaten road to the crown.
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