Philippines Rekindles 3x3 Basketball Fever with Pilipinas 3x3 League Revival
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and MelMac Sports have relaunched the Pilipinas 3x3 league to revive the sport and aim for Olympic qualification in 2028. The soft launch featured a friendly tournament at Gameville Ballpark in Mandaluyong, showcasing the vibrant 3x3 basketball community. The event highlighted past successes and future aspirations, with SBP and key stakeholders committed to pushing the sport forward.
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The Pilipinas 3x3 league was relaunched by SBP and MelMac Sports to revive 3x3 basketball in the Philippines.
The soft launch included a friendly tournament at Gameville Ballpark in Mandaluyong, marking a significant step towards reigniting interest in the sport.
The initiative aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, building on the success of securing a spot in the Fiba 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in 2019.
SBP Executive Director Erika Dy and MelMac founder Mel Macasaquit expressed enthusiasm about the event and the community's continued engagement.
The tournament featured teams from SBP, Smart, SGA, and media, with the SBP Gilas Boys emerging as champions, winning cash and additional prizes.
