Ukraine’s 3x3 Basketball Team Claims Silver and Secures Euro Championship Berth

Silver at the Women’s Series Stage in Sumgait

According to Главком: Ukraine’s women’s 3x3 basketball team earned a silver medal at the Women’s Series event held in Sumgait, falling to Australia in the final with a score of 13:21. Krystyna Filevych led the Ukrainian squad in scoring, putting up 6 points. The team delivered a strong performance throughout the tournament, winning three of their five matches and advancing from the group stage in first place.

Ticket to the European Championship

In addition, the Ukrainian women’s 3x3 national team secured a spot at the European Championship. In the decisive qualifying match, Ukraine defeated Austria with a narrow 16:15 victory. During that game, the players demonstrated cohesive teamwork, with contributions from:

• Uro-Nile, who scored 3 points (including one two-pointer)
• Liashko, who added 4 points (including one two-pointer)
• Filevych, who tallied 5 points (including one two-pointer)
• Kosmach, who also contributed 4 points (including one two-pointer)

This upcoming European Championship marks the fourth consecutive appearance for the women’s national team and their ninth overall. The team’s best result to date is a bronze medal, achieved in 2018.

The performance of Ukraine’s squad at the Women’s Series stage highlights a positive trend in the development of women’s basketball in the country. Qualifying for the European Championship underscores the team’s growing competitiveness on the international stage. These achievements could serve as a foundation for further growth of the sport in Ukraine and help attract new talent to 3x3 basketball.

As the Ukrainian women’s 3x3 basketball team prepares for the upcoming European Championship, their recent performance not only showcases their talent but also highlights the importance of their qualification. To learn more about how they secured their spot at this prestigious tournament, read about the team's journey and achievements in this detailed report.