The highly anticipated FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place in Singapore from March 26-30, 2025.
As one of the most electrifying basketball events in the continent, the tournament will feature Asia’s best 3×3 teams competing for supremacy. India’s men’s and women’s teams will be looking to make a strong impact, aiming to improve on their performances from previous editions.
With a challenging road ahead, Team India is set to take on some of Asia’s best squads, including South Korea, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong. Will India rise to the occasion and break into the main draw?
Men’s Team: Seeking Redemption
India’s Road to the Main Draw
The Indian men’s team has been placed in Qualifying Draw B alongside:
• Philippines 🇵🇭
• South Korea 🇰🇷
• Macau 🇲🇴
Only one team from this group will qualify for the main draw, where China 🇨🇳 and Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼 await.
India’s Match Schedule 🇮🇳
• March 26 – India vs South Korea 🇰🇷 (12:35 PM IST)
• March 26 – India vs Macau 🇲🇴
• March 27 – India vs Philippines 🇵🇭
Key Players to Watch
India’s 3×3 squad will rely on experienced and dynamic players to make it past the qualifiers. While the final squad list is yet to be confirmed, expect India’s speed, physicality, and shooting ability to play a crucial role.
2024 Performance Recap
Last year, India finished 13th out of 23 teams, falling short of expectations after a disappointing 9-21 loss to Malaysia. This time, they’ll look to bounce back and prove they belong in the main draw.
Women’s Team: Aiming for Glory
India’s Road to the Main Draw
India’s women’s team has been placed in Qualifying Draw B alongside:
• Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼
• Hong Kong 🇭🇰
• Guam 🇬🇺
The winner of the group will advance to the main draw, where Mongolia 🇲🇳 and Thailand 🇹🇭 are waiting.
India’s Match Schedule 🇮🇳
• March 26 – India vs Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (11:35 AM IST)
• March 27 – India vs Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼
• March 27 – India vs Guam 🇬🇺
Star Players to Watch
Team India will be led by Captain Sreekala Rani and supported by Aneesha Cleetus, Gulabsha Ali, and Priyanka Prabhakara. These players bring aggression, versatility, and scoring ability, key traits needed for 3×3 success.
2024 Performance Recap
India’s women finished 11th out of 20 teams in 2024. They had an impressive run in the qualifiers, dominating Northern Mariana Islands (21-1), Hong Kong (18-12), and Indonesia (20-13). However, they struggled in the main draw, losing to New Zealand (10-17) and Australia (7-21).
Can India Break Through?
With a mix of experience and young talent, both the men’s and women’s teams have the potential to fight their way into the main draw. The challenge will be tough, with powerhouses like China, Mongolia, and the Philippines standing in the way.
Indian basketball fans will be watching closely, hoping for a deep run in Singapore. If Team India can bring their A-game and improve their defensive intensity, they have a real shot at making history in the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025.
Stay tuned for updates as India battles it out on the courts of Singapore! #FIBA3x3 #AsiaCup2025 #IndiaBasketball
