” By Shah Zeb ”
SINGAPORE :
Mongolia (men’s) and Australia (women’s) won the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2023, which took place at the famous Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on March 29-April 2.
Mongolia broke three-time defending champions Australia’s 24-game win streak to claim a memorable 21-18 victory in an epic final.
Mongolia held the edge but Australia stormed back to level at 18 apiece before superstar Anand Ariunbold hit a two-pointer for the ages, then nailed the free-throw to secure the triumph.
It was Mongolia’s second triumph after winning at home in 2017 and avenged losses to Australia in finals in 2018 and 2019.
In the women’s, all-conquering Australia were unstoppable as they capped one of the most dominant runs seen at the event with a comprehensive 21-11 victory over rival New Zealand.
