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.
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 Wenbo, a player from GDUT’s men’s basketball team, in high spirits after the final. “Local fans are incredibly enthusiastic and have given us tremendous encouragement. We set our sights on the championship from the start and kept pushing ourselves throughout the games, gaining valuable experience along the way.”
The women’s Final: Peking University vs. Huazhong University of Science and Technology
The women’s final witnessed an intense clash between Peking University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). HUST took the early lead, yet Peking University launched a swift counterattack. Peking University then nailed successive long shots to pull away on the scoreboard. HUST made timely adjustments and fought back hard to level the score at 15-15. In the decisive moments, Peking University relied on more fluid coordination to secure a 21-16 win and claim the women’s crown.
Cultural exchange & event legacy
This year marks Putuo’s third consecutive year hosting the championship. Apart from the thrilling basketball contests, Putuo arranged intangible cultural heritage experience activities for the participating teams. Centered around visits and hands-on experiences at pastry manufacturers, these activities showcased the integrated strengths of local enterprises in inheriting traditional craftsmanship, developing the modern food industry and protecting folk culture.
Several team members also paid visits to local schools and interacted with students. The visiting athletes all praised Putuo for its profound cultural heritage and distinctive marine characteristics, adding that they would recommend this charming coastal city to more friends back home.
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