Qualification Events for 3x3 Basketball at the 2028 Olympic Games
The venues for the 3x3 basketball qualification tournaments leading up to the 2028 Olympics have been officially confirmed. These events are part of the Olympic Q-Series, a collection of multi-sport tournaments covering six Olympic disciplines, including 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball, BMX freestyle, sport climbing, flag football, and skateboarding. The 2028 Games, set to take place in Los Angeles, will mark the first time that both the men's and women's 3x3 basketball competitions feature 12 teams each.
Tournament Host Cities
The qualifying tournaments will be held in four cities around the globe:
- Tokyo (Japan) – May 4 to 7, 2028
- Shanghai (China) – May 11 to 14, 2028
- Montreal (Canada) – June 1 to 4, 2028
- Orlando (USA) – June 8 to 11, 2028
Some Olympic berths will be awarded based on the world rankings, while six spots for both men and women will be determined through these 2028 qualification tournaments.
In related news, Ukraine's national men's team faced a defeat against Spain in the fourth round of qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup, with a final score of 78:64. The quarter-by-quarter breakdown was 16:9, 12:12, 24:22, and 26:21. In the third round, Ukraine also lost to Spain, this time 86:66. However, they bounced back in the second round with an 88:71 victory over Denmark.
The start of the 2027 World Cup qualification campaign saw Ukraine triumph over Georgia with a 92:79 win. Oleksandr Kovliar was the standout performer, scoring 31 points in 37 minutes. Oleksandr Lypovyi contributed 13 points, while Viacheslav Bobrov recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Confirming the host cities for the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifiers marks a significant milestone in preparations for the 2028 Games, especially as the event will debut expanded men's and women's team formats. Ukraine's mixed results in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers highlight the challenges and importance of building strong national teams for upcoming international competitions. Recognizing key players like Oleksandr Kovliar could prove vital in shaping future game strategies.