Ready for a slam dunk across Asia? The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2025 landed in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, on October 11–12, marking its first stop in this buzzy corner of the Chinese mainland. This move is all about tapping into Asia’s fast-growing sports scene and streetball culture. 🏀🌏
Fourteen top-tier squads from the Chinese mainland, Serbia, France, Germany and more battled it out in a mini-tournament packed with star power. The world’s no.1 Ub team and France’s Toulouse crew, featuring Olympic silver medalists, brought elite vibes, while hometown heroes Chongming and Shanghai teams kept local fans roaring.
Why 3×3? Think of it as basketball’s TikTok moment: fast, flashy and built to go viral. Each game is a high-speed show, perfect for digital-native fans who crave instant highlights and buzzer-beater thrills. ⚡️📱
Deqing’s debut stop isn’t just about epic dunks—it’s a play to energize Asia’s sports market. With sponsors scouting fresh talent, local businesses buzzing, and a new wave of fans discovering 3×3, this event is primed to boost tourism and spark community pride.
Looking ahead, FIBA’s 3×3 movement is set to roll out more Asian stops, fueling opportunities for young athletes, entrepreneurs and culture buffs alike. Stay tuned as the world of streetball continues its global takeover! 🎉
Reference(s):
2025 FIBA 3×3 Deqing: Catalyzing growth in the Asian sports market
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