During the presentation, Kamil Novak, Executive Director of FIBA, underlined the strategic importance of strengthening the presence of 3×3 basketball in Europe and identified Zadar as a natural choice in the development of the format. “From the perspective of FIBA Europe, it is extremely important for Europe to host new events of this format, especially after a period in which 3×3 basketball has primarily developed in Asia. The arrival of the World Tour in Croatia and in Zadar represents great value for Croatian basketball as well as for FIBA and FIBA Europe,” Novak explained, highlighting the country’s basketball tradition and the city’s strong alignment with the urban identity of the circuit.

The event will feature 14 of the world’s top-ranked teams, including one Croatian side, competing for points in the global ranking and for a total prize fund of 150,000 euros. The finals will be broadcast nationally and internationally, reaching audiences in more than 200 countries and generating over one billion views across digital and social platforms.

Institutional support and tourism impact

The Government of the Republic of Croatia has recognised the sporting, economic and promotional impact of hosting an event of this scale and will co-finance the tournament with a total contribution of three million euros over the next three years. Basketball 3×3, an Olympic discipline since the Tokyo Games, is currently one of the fastest-growing formats within the Olympic programme. Representing the Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, State Secretary Josip Pavić noted that “events like this are extremely important for the development of sport and for the sports and tourism promotion of the country, particularly as they take place in May and directly contribute to the growth of year-round tourism”.

The Mayor of Zadar, Šime Erlić, emphasised the city’s deep-rooted connection with sport and, in particular, with basketball. “Zadar lives and breathes sport 365 days a year. We have outstanding individual and collective achievements, but basketball is something special and forms part of the DNA of our city,” he said, referring to the historic figures who have shaped the local sporting identity.

Erlić added that hosting the FIBA 3×3 World Tour will further strengthen the city’s international profile and consolidate its position on the European and global basketball map, thanking the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Croatia and the Croatian Basketball Federation for their support.

Dunk contest and side events

As a prelude to the main event, the weekend before will see the eighth edition of the Diadora Open, the first of ten stops on the CRO 3×3 Tour, which will travel across Croatia until the national championship finals. The Zadar tournament will begin on Friday with qualification games, while Saturday will feature the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. The programme will also include a dunk contest, a shooting contest and entertainment activities between games. Admission to the stands will be free of charge, and more than 10,000 spectators are expected to attend, drawn by a fast-paced and dynamic game format that has rapidly evolved from street courts to the Olympic stage.

Olympic champion Worthy de Jong attended the presentation event and shared his personal connection to 3×3 basketball. “This format brought my passion for basketball back and reconnected me with the essence of the game. With the sea, the atmosphere and the energy of the city, Zadar is a perfect place for 3×3,” he said. Meanwhile, Nikola Rukavina, President of the Croatian Basketball Federation, highlighted that the tournament will be broadcast in more than 50 markets and reach hundreds of millions of viewers, positioning Croatia as a modern sports destination with strong international visibility.

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The significance of the event extends beyond the calendar. In addition to its historic character, the World Championships will have a direct impact on the international men’s and women’s rankings used by World Skate to monitor global performance at the start of the road to Los Angeles 2028. For Brazil, the event represents a return to the forefront as a host of major international competitions after several years without a championship of this scale, while reinforcing its position within the Olympic skateboarding structure.

São Paulo at the heart of Olympic skateboarding

Brazil remains one of the most influential countries in the recent history of skateboarding and one of the leading producers of Olympic champions since the sport joined the Olympic programme. The return of an official World Championship after seven years places the country back at the centre of the international calendar and further establishes São Paulo as a reference venue for top-level events.

Sabatino Aracu, President of World Skate, underlined that the championship “recognises Brazil’s fundamental role in shaping the global evolution of skateboarding” and highlighted that the city will host “the most prestigious gathering on the calendar, bringing together the world’s best athletes across both Olympic disciplines.” Aracu also directly linked the event to the strategy towards 2028 and to the objective of once again staging Olympic qualification events in Brazil.

A key event on the road to Los Angeles 2028

From a sporting perspective, the results of the São Paulo World Championships will directly influence the international rankings managed by World Skate. The competition fits into the continuity of the World Skateboarding Tour, following five years of events held in the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Argentina, Italy and Japan, and serves as the first major benchmark of the new competitive cycle.

For Diogo Castelão, founder of STU, the simultaneous staging of Street and Park, together with the launch of an international Adaptive Skateboarding competition, represents “a defining moment for Brazilian skateboarding.” Castelão stressed that the partnership with World Skate opens “a very powerful cycle towards Los Angeles 2028,” supported by accumulated experience in international events and by skateboarding’s growing status as one of the world’s leading forms of sporting entertainment.

Continental growth across the global structure

The inclusion of Adaptive Skateboarding is part of a broader institutional process. At its most recent Executive Board meeting in December, World Skate confirmed that the formal statutory recognition of adaptive sport will be included on the agenda of the next Congress, further embedding this discipline within the federation’s official framework.

At the same meeting, continental reports highlighted sustained global growth. In the Americas, high participation levels were recorded in continental championships, with a strategic focus on youth and junior categories and on the development of skateboarding, roller freestyle and scootering ahead of the Pan American Games 2027. Europe completed a season featuring 29 continental competitions, including the first-ever European Scootering Championship, while Asia announced the launch of the Asian Skateboarding Championships alongside a strong focus on the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. In Africa, the ongoing continental reorganisation includes the debut of Skateboarding Street at the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, and in Oceania, investment has continued in youth programmes and the consolidation of educational and development events.

Digital expansion and brand consolidation

Sporting growth has been matched by a significant expansion in the digital sphere. A communication report presented to the Executive Board revealed a 3150% increase in digital engagement between 2022 and 2025. Key developments include the consolidation of a unified World Skate brand identity, the expansion of World Skate TV as a platform for international competitions, and the launch of a complete redesign of the federation’s institutional website.

Against this backdrop, the Skateboarding World Championships in São Paulo stand out as a central piece of an expanding global calendar that will continue in 2026 with the World Skate Games in Asunción, scheduled from October 2 to 18. The Brazilian event combines immediate sporting impact, Olympic projection and an institutional strategy backed by concrete growth data, positioning World Skate at a moment of strong global consolidation.

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Both initiatives, led by FIBA, reflect the start of the 3×3 season across two distinct areas: elite national team competition and structured work with national federations aimed at strengthening the implementation and growth of the discipline in strategic regions.

Qualification places at stake for the champions

Following its debut in 2025, the FIBA 3×3 Champions Cup will hold its second edition from 13 to 15 March 2026 in Bangkok, consolidating its position as one of the first international tournaments of the year on the 3×3 calendar. The competition is exclusively contested by national teams and is designed as a high-intensity event at the start of the season.

The tournament will once again feature eight men’s teams and eight women’s teams. Qualification is based on specific sporting criteria, including world champions, continental champions, top-ranked nations and the host country. In addition to the title, the champions in each category will secure direct qualification to the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2027, the FIBA 3×3 Champions Cup 2027 and the Cups-based Olympic Qualification Tournament in 2028.

A line-up bringing together the world’s 3×3 elite

In the men’s competition, Spain will compete as reigning world champions, alongside Serbia as defending Champions Cup holders, Madagascar as African champions, Lithuania as European champions, the United States as AmeriCup champions, Australia as Asian champions, the Netherlands through the international ranking, and Thailand as host nation.

The women’s field will include Thailand, Canada as defending champions, the Netherlands following their world title, as well as Madagascar (Africa), the United States (AmeriCup), Azerbaijan as European runners-up, Australia as Asian champions and Spain through the international ranking.

Development activity in the Caribbean at the start of the season

Alongside the launch of the competitive calendar, FIBA organised a FIBA 3×3 Youth Training Camp in December in Nassau, as part of the FIBA Plus programme and with the support of Olympic Solidarity. The initiative forms part of a regional development project aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of Caribbean national federations in the 3×3 discipline.

The camp brought together delegations from Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Lucia. The programme combined technical and tactical on-court sessions for under-23 players, methodological training for coaches, referee clinics focused on the practical application of 3×3 rules, and seminars for federation officials covering governance, planning and sustainable development, alongside a regional competition and a local under-15 component designed to create a lasting legacy in the host country.

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While there will be no FIBA Asia Cup or FIBA Women’s Asia Cup at senior level, 2026 is the year in which access routes to both competitions will be finalised. On the women’s side, the process leads to the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027, to be held in the Philippines, while in the men’s competition the preliminary phases towards the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 will be completed, with the competitive calendar finalised before the end of the year.

A club system linking Asia to the global stage

Club basketball takes centre stage across the calendar. The sub-zone leagues of the FIBA West Asia Super League and the FIBA Gulf League continue with high competitiveness, with several places at stake for qualification to the FIBA WASL Final 8, where teams earn the opportunity to progress to the next continental level.

That pathway culminates in the Basketball Champions League Asia, which brings together clubs from different sub-zones alongside champions from established national leagues. The continental champion will represent Asia at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, reinforcing a competitive model that connects the local game with the international stage and gives the 2026 competitions a significance that extends beyond the calendar year itself.

Youth pathways, continuity and regionally significant hosts

The 2026 calendar includes two key events for talent development: the FIBA U18 Asia Cup and the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup. In the men’s competition, teams reaching the final stage do so after navigating demanding sub-zone qualifiers, with the number of contenders far exceeding the available slots, raising the competitive level from the earliest phases.

In the women’s competition, the 2026 edition will have a strong regional identity, with Malaysia and Thailand hosting Divisions A and B. The return of the tournament to Southeast Asia, combined with the audience growth recorded in recent editions, enhances the visibility of women’s basketball and positions these competitions as a key benchmark for assessing the progress of young talent across the continent.

Institutional coordination and the momentum of 3×3

Beyond competition, 2026 is also a key year from a governance perspective. Meetings of FIBA Asia’s permanent committees, held in late 2025 in Muscat, provided an opportunity to review ongoing work and set priorities for the new cycle, with particular emphasis on coordination with National Federations.

Within this framework, 3×3 basketball holds a defined place in the regional strategy. The Youth, Women’s and 3×3 Committees highlighted the role of federations in promoting this discipline, aligned with objectives related to accessibility, urban growth and Olympic presence. Alongside this, areas such as player safeguarding, referee education, eligibility and digital communication form part of an integrated approach that positions 2026 as a year of construction and alignment for Asian basketball.

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The calendar was underpinned by a strong sporting level, with world records and new competitive benchmarks across several disciplines. The Artistic Skating International Series staged events in cities such as Beijing, Trieste and Reggio Emilia, alongside development activities in Buenos Aires, while skaters including Madalena Costa and Roberta Sasso delivered new world record performances that stood out among the highlights of the season.

International expansion and major multi-sport events

One of World Skate’s main global showcases in 2025 was its participation in The World Games Chengdu 2025, the leading multi-sport event for disciplines not included in the Olympic programme, held under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee -IOC-. In Chengdu, more than 200 athletes from over 30 countries competed in disciplines such as Inline Speed Skating, Inline Hockey and Inline Freestyle, reinforcing the international visibility of roller sports.

Within the programme, Inline Speed Skating featured track and road events with close to 60 competitors per discipline, while Inline Freestyle made its debut at The World Games with 36 athletes from eight countries. Inline Hockey, meanwhile, brought together eight national teams, consolidating World Skate’s presence at a key fixture on the international multi-sport calendar.

Growth across disciplines and new sporting references

Speed Skating experienced one of its most dynamic years, highlighted by the launch of a World Skate Marathon Tour stop in Shanghai, a city that secured a permanent place on the circuit following the impact of the event. The World Championships held in Beidaihe also confirmed the emergence of new podium contenders such as India, alongside the continued dominance of Colombia, which topped the medal table.

In parallel, urban disciplines strengthened their international profile. The World Skateboarding Tour 2025 brought together 184 skateboarders from 45 countries, with stops in cities including Rome, Ostia and Kitakyushu, where the season concluded with strong local engagement. These events also welcomed representatives of the IOC, who followed the development of the circuit first-hand.

Innovation, visibility and international projection

The year was further defined by a focus on new formats and urban settings. Inline Freestyle staged its World Championships in Singapore and reinforced its presence at events such as the Hero Battle Cup in Milan, while Roller Freestyle and Scootering shared the spotlight at competitions hosted in Japan, extending the geographical and media reach of the disciplines.

Competitive activity in 2025 was also supported by digital and audiovisual distribution through official platforms such as WorldSkate.tv and institutional channels, enabling global access to competitions held across different time zones and continents, and contributing to the international visibility of the calendar.

The year concluded with a landmark recognition, as Slalom Skateboarding pioneer Judi Oyama was inducted into the Guinness World Records as the oldest competitive female skateboarder, following her participation at 64 years and 326 days, a distinction that highlighted her longevity and dedication to skateboarding. This milestone added to a season defined by disciplinary diversity, international expansion and the consolidation of World Skate’s competitive ecosystem.

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The format expands to twelve teams per gender, increasing the quota compared with the first two Olympic editions of 3×3 basketball. It introduces a mixed system that combines direct qualification via continental rankings with a final phase of four qualifying tournaments to be held between March and June 2028, extending the competitive pathway compared to previous editions.

A new qualification model for Olympic 3×3 basketball

Five places per gender will be awarded through the FIBA 3×3 Federation Ranking, with a reference date of December 2027 and a regional distribution as follows: Africa, Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with at least one quota reserved for Asia. The system also incorporates a change approved by the FIBA Central Board, extending the ranking calculation period to twenty-four months instead of twelve, with the new cycle starting in December 2025.

The remaining half of the field will be decided through four qualifying tournaments: two organised directly by FIBA, each featuring twelve teams, and two integrated into the Olympic Qualifier Series organised by the International Olympic Committee, which will include 3×3 basketball for the first time in 2028. The qualification routes include a universality-based tournament limited to countries that did not compete in basketball at Tokyo 2020 and/or Paris 2024, a ranking-based tournament, and two pathways linked to cup winners and a combined ranking.

Differences compared with the Paris 2024 Olympic qualification system

The new framework is built on two key contextual changes: the expansion to twelve teams per gender and an earlier, more extended qualification timeline, with ranking-based places confirmed by the end of 2027 and the qualifying tournaments concentrated in spring 2028. For Paris 2024, the process was structured in phases and relied on a ranking list dated November 2023, combining ranking quotas with places awarded through qualifying tournaments, including universality events.

Another practical difference lies in the emphasis on sustained performance. By extending the ranking period to twenty-four months, the system aims to provide a more consistent assessment compared with a shorter cycle. In practical terms, this requires national federations to plan their 3×3 calendars with continuity, as accumulated points from official competitions will directly influence continental ranking positions ahead of the final qualification tournaments.

The momentum of 3×3 basketball after Paris 2024

The redesign follows the significant boost in visibility generated at Paris 2024, where 3×3 basketball was staged for the first time at an Olympic venue with spectators in the stands. The competition, held at Place de la Concorde, ran over seven full days with sold-out sessions, drawing a total audience of seventy-two thousand spectators, with four thousand fans attending each session.

On the digital front, FIBA has linked the Olympic cycle to a sharp increase in global engagement. Figures attributed to the federation point to one hundred and thirty-two million video views and one hundred and ninety-five million impressions during Paris 2024, representing an increase in reach of more than six hundred per cent compared with Tokyo 2020, alongside a social media following that now exceeds eight million, up from two point six million in 2021.

Beyond major traditional markets, FIBA 3×3 continues to expand its visibility and participation base worldwide. The international calendar now features a growing number of official tournaments not only in Europe and North America, but also across South America, Africa, the Caribbean and Oceania, underlining FIBA’s strategic commitment to establishing 3×3 basketball as an increasingly relevant and widely followed global discipline.

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In the men’s final, the home team edged Egypt with a 21–20 victory, while the women’s final was also decided by a narrow 17–16 scoreline. Both outcomes confirmed Madagascar’s competitive dominance, repeating last season’s scenario in a championship marked by close contests in the decisive rounds and by the recurring presence of the same national teams in the title race.

Egypt, runners-up in both men’s and women’s competitions

The men’s podium was led by Madagascar, followed by Egypt in second place and Rwanda in third. Algeria finished fourth after contesting the third-place game, completing a final phase in which several teams remained in contention until the closing stages of the tournament. The final men’s standings were as follows: Madagascar, Egypt, Rwanda, Algeria, Zambia, Tunisia, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benin, Seychelles, Botswana and Uganda.

In the women’s competition, Madagascar also claimed first place, with Egypt as runners-up and Kenya completing the podium in third position, ahead of Rwanda. Tunisia, Comoros, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Botswana completed the list of participants. The final women’s standings were: Madagascar, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Tunisia, Comoros, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Botswana, concluding a tournament that reaffirmed the sporting significance of the host nation and defined the main competitive forces of African 3×3 basketball for the 2025 season.

Double MVP for Madagascar

In the men’s category, Elly Randriamampionona was named Most Valuable Player -MVP- of the tournament after finishing with a total of 45 points and a player-value score of 54.2. The Madagascar player was selected to the Team of the Tournament alongside Egypt’s Youssef Refaat and Rwanda’s Justin Uwitonze, in recognition of their consistency throughout the championship.

On the women’s side, Minaharisoa Jaofera also earned the MVP award after registering the same total of 45 points and a player-value score of 41.0. The Madagascar player was included in the women’s Team of the Tournament alongside Egypt’s Alia Khaled and Kenya’s Christine Akinyi, who led their respective teams during the competition.

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The Japanese city made its debut as a Tour host and presented a strategy aimed at positioning itself as a destination for urban sports. Throughout the week, local authorities and World Skate representatives highlighted their intention to establish the region as a regular stop on the international calendar. The opening press conference gathered athletes including Nyjah Huston, Yuto Horigome, Coco Yoshizawa, Chloe Covell and Cordano Russell, alongside World Skate president Sabatino Aracu and the mayor of Kitakyushu.

School audiences in Kitakyushu

The Kitakyushu Messe hosted practice sessions and early qualifiers before opening to the general public for quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals. Ticket prices ranged from 4,000 to 60,000 yen depending on seating options. Although the organisation has not released official attendance figures, stands were close to full capacity during the decisive weekend.

One of the most notable elements was the presence of hundreds of schoolchildren from the region, transported by bus to attend different phases of the competition. Each group watched at least one full heat, and among them was a girls’ school that followed the women’s event. The initiative formed part of a local programme designed to strengthen the connection between young people and urban sports.

Looking ahead to Los Angeles 2028

The Kitakyushu World Cup featured a prize pool of 200,000 dollars per category, distributed equally between men and women. Under the standard World Skateboarding Tour format, the winner received 40,000 dollars, the runner-up 20,000 and the third-placed athlete 15,000, with decreasing amounts down to 2,000 dollars for eighth place. The event awarded ranking points that will shape the early stages of the 2026 cycle towards the Olympic Games.

A broad mix of nationalities defined a final round more open than in previous seasons. While Japan placed seven finalists across both divisions, the field also included athletes from China, Korea, Brazil, Australia, Argentina and Peru. Among the standout performers were newcomers such as Wallace Gabriel from Brazil and Deivid Tuesta from Lima, identified in 2023 through World Skate’s Youth Athlete Development programme, supported by Olympic Solidarity.

In the men’s competition, the host nation dominated with a full Japanese podium led by Sora Shirai, followed by Kairi Netsuke and Yukito Aoki. In the women’s division, victory went to Ibuki Matsumoto, who finished ahead of 2023 World Champion Yumeka Oda. Korean debutant Jiyul Shin, together with Yuanling Zhu and Nanami Onishi, completed a final that highlighted the growing competitive depth of the circuit.

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In the women’s final, the American squad faced Canada in a game decided in the closing seconds. The contest reached a 19-19 tie before a foul on Allisha Gray sent her to the free-throw line. With two accurate shots, USA sealed a 21-19 victory and claimed its third continental crown.

Double bronze for Brazil

Brazil earned double bronze in León after defeating Canada 21-16 in the men’s bracket and the Dominican Republic 21-14 in the women’s. The Brazilian teams secured podium finishes in both categories during a highly competitive edition for the region’s leading national federations.

Individually, Cameron Forte led the American men’s effort throughout the tournament. The debutant scored 34 points overall, including 8 in the final against Puerto Rico, earning MVP honors and a place in the Team of the Tournament alongside Antonio Ralat, from Puerto Rico, and Leonardo Branquinho, from Brazil.

In the women’s field, Allisha Gray was named MVP after scoring 9 points in the final against Canada and converting the decisive free throws. The Team of the Tournament also included Katherine Plouffe, from Canada, and Gabriela Guimarães, from Brazil, who led their teams on their way to the podium.

Canada and Dominican Republic just short

The men’s final standings saw USA finish first, followed by Puerto Rico and Brazil. Canada placed fourth, with Chile, Mexico, Argentina and the Dominican Republic rounding out the top eight. In the women’s competition, USA topped the table ahead of Canada and Brazil, while the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Argentina completed the next positions.

Earlier stages of the tournament featured notable performances in both the Qualifying Draw and pool play. Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela advanced as leaders from the QD, while USA and Paraguay ended Day 2 undefeated. Brazil and Canada excelled on Day 3 before the knockout rounds shaped the path to a final in which USA completed a double title to close the continental event in León.

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The event held in Manama marked the conclusion of a schedule that once again brought together the highest-ranked teams in the professional standings, a core element of the 3×3 competition system. This structure shapes international classification, access to host venues and the allocation of ranking points for national federations.

A final embedded in the strategic framework of global 3×3

The season-ending final in Bahrain’s capital forms part of the circuit’s institutional framework, serving as the event that consolidates results from all stops throughout the year. Its role is essential for determining the official season close, the distribution of ranking points and the updated hierarchy of teams within the FIBA ecosystem.

Ub’s performance throughout the campaign was particularly relevant from a governance perspective: seven victories across the season’s events, plus the title in Manama, reinforced its status as a reference point in the professional 3×3 landscape. The team also competed in a season marked by the addition of new host cities and increased participation from emerging teams, aligning with FIBA’s strategic objective of expanding the discipline globally.

Raudondvaris Hoptrans and the strengthening of Europe’s competitive core

Raudondvaris Hoptrans, runners-up in Manama, completed a season with 15 wins in 30 games according to data from the International Basketball Federation -FIBA-. Their progression is viewed as one of the indicators of the growing competitive level within Europe, where several federations have reinforced their structures to support long-term development of 3×3 within their national programmes.

The Lithuanian team’s rise also reflects the broader expansion of the calendar, which this year added more stops across Asia and the Middle East. Bahrain’s role as the season-ending host aligns with FIBA’s strategy to diversify event locations and establish new regional hubs within the global 3×3 framework.

A favourable scenario for competitive planning

In the final, Ub once again relied on a structure built around consistency, ball circulation and defensive stability — elements that have defined their approach throughout the season. The team raised its level during decisive moments, reinforcing its position at the top of the rankings and its influence as a model for high-performance planning in professional 3×3.

Individual recognition went to Strahinja Stojacic, who recorded 36 points and a player value score of 46.8 to earn tournament MVP honours, after also being named regular season MVP. In the individual contests, Jonas Foerts won the shoot-out contest presented by GFH, while Joel ‘The Royal Guard’ Henry claimed the dunk contest presented by Bahrain Tourism.

Ub closed the year as number one in the circuit for the third time in the past four seasons, while Manama strengthened its status as a key venue in the international development of 3×3 thanks to its organisational capacity and growing role within the professional calendar.

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