FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier: Singapore women show heart despite falling short of World Cup qualification
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Team Singapore fell short on the final day of competition, but made history with quarter final qualification following a major upset against Brazil
SINGAPORE, 13 April 2026 - There was no fairytale ending for the Singapore women's national 3x3 basketball team — but their campaign was defined by determination and resilience. Competing for a place at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, Singapore’s women stepped onto the court with confidence and intensity, taking on experienced international opponents in a high-stakes qualification battle.
Throughout the tournament, the hosts showed flashes of quality, combining aggressive defence with quick ball movement and fearless drives to the basket.
Their hopes were ultimately dashed in the decisive game against the Philippines women's national 3x3 basketball team, who secured the final World Cup ticket with a 21–10 victory.
Earlier, tournament standouts Hungary — powered by a dominant performance from Vivi Böröndy — confirmed their qualification with a 21–13 win over Singapore, while the Lithuania women's national 3x3 basketball team also booked their place with a composed victory over the Philippines.
While the results did not fall Singapore’s way, the team’s performance told a deeper story. Facing some of the region’s strongest sides, the hosts competed with grit and composure, feeding off the energy of the crowd and showing they can hold their own on the international stage.
For Singapore’s women, the journey may have ended short of qualification, but the experience gained and the spirit displayed throughout the tournament underline the steady growth of 3x3 basketball in the country — and hint that their breakthrough moment may still lie ahead.
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