FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025: India Gears Up for Battle in Singapore
Indian Men's and Women's teams' first target will be to make it out of the Qualifying Draw of the eighth edition that will return to the OCBC Square, Singapore.
The pride of Asia will be on full display at the eighth edition of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place from March 26-30 at OCBC Square, Singapore. As the premier 3x3 basketball competition in the continent, this year’s edition promises some high-intensity action coupled with fierce competition, and team India is ready to make its mark in both the men’s and women’s categories.
A whopping 48 teams are competing. The Qualifying Draw will be held on March 26-27 before the main draw, featuring 12 men's and 12 women's teams on the following three days of the tournament.
Indian Men’s Line-up
Harsh Dagar
Arvind Muthukrishnan
Pranav Prince
Kushal Singh
Men’s Games Schedule
Mar 26, 2025 - vs Republic of Korea at 10:05 AM (IST) Qualifying Draw B
Mar 26, 2025 - vs Macau at 4:25 PM (IST) Qualifying Draw B
Mar 27, 2025 - vs Philippines at 10:05 AM Qualifying Draw B
If the team advances past the qualifying round, it will be grouped with China and Chinese Taipei TPE in Pool B of the Main Draw.
Indian Women’s Line-up
Gulabsha Ali
Aneesha Cleetus
Priyanka Prabhakara
Sreekala Rani
Women’s Games Schedule
Mar 26, 2025 - vs Hong Kong, China, at 9:05 AM (IST) Qualifying Draw B
Mar 27, 2025 - vs Chinese Taipei, at 9:15 AM (IST) Qualifying Draw B
Mar 27, 2025 - vs Guam, at 2:10 PM (IST) Qualifying Draw B
If the team moves past the qualifying round they will be grouped with Mongolia and Thailand in Pool B for the finals.
Where to watch?
FIBA 3x3 YouTube Channel
Can India Break Through This Year?
The Indian women’s team will begin their campaign against Hong Kong on March 26. The Indian men’s team will face off against the Republic of Korea in their opening encounter also on March 26.
The fast-paced nature of 3x3 basketball means every possession counts, and historically, India has had mixed results in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup. The Indian squads have at times displayed flashes of brilliance but often struggled with consistency against higher-ranked teams.
In the last edition, the Indian men’s team gave it their best shot but fell short in the qualifying rounds. The women’s team fared better, making it to the final draw, but ultimately finished in 11th place. While both the Indian Men's and Women’s teams’ past campaigns have their moments, the goal for 2025 will be at least to make it to the knockouts of the main draw.
As the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 action begins tomorrow, Indian basketball fans will be eagerly watching to see if their teams can rise to the challenge.
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