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3×3 Quest launched in India offers FIBA World Series berth
A new 3×3 basketball competition called the 3×3 Quest has been launched in India. Winners of the tournament will earn a spot in the FIBA 3×3 World Series, giving Indian players a direct route to international competition in the fast-paced format.
The tournament is open to both men's and women's teams. Organisers said the initiative aims to scout and develop Indian talent for the global 3×3 stage. The competition will follow FIBA's official 3×3 rules, with matches played on a half-court with a 12-second shot clock.
Indian Opinion Analysis
3×3 basketball is the International Olympic Committee's fastest-growing urban team sport and will feature at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. India currently has no professional 3×3 circuit, so this Quest competition fills a gap that leaves Indian players with almost no pathway to international ranking events. Similar grassroots-to-elite models have transformed kabaddi and Pro Wrestling League participation over the past decade. The real test will be whether organisers secure enough sponsors and broadcast interest to sustain the format beyond this single edition. The first qualifying tournament date is the next number to watch for serious players and scouts.
Source: zeenews.india.com
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