CLUSTER | Sports Boulevard |
LOCATION | Art Tower |
DATES | 17 - 19 November |
ATHLETES | 64 |
MEDAL EVENTS | 2 |

In this basketball variation, with only one hoop and six players instead of ten, the intensity is by no means diminished. Simplified rules promote continuous, high-energy action, offering all the excitement of full-court basketball without pauses. It's clear why 3x3 basketball is swiftly becoming the most popular urban sport worldwide. This sport, once referred to as 'streetball', has truly risen to prominence.
To play 3x3 basketball, you simply need one hoop, half a court, and six players. The simplified rules promote continuous, high-speed gameplay. Victory is achieved by reaching 21 points first, or by having the highest score at the ten-minute mark if neither team hits that target. Unlike traditional full-court basketball, there are no pauses between quarters, at half-time, or after scoring.
Games debut: | 2017 |
Past Appearances: | 2 |
Leading medal winners: | Republic of Turkey, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Mali |
Last out: | 2021 |
The name 3x3 is pronounced as ‘three-ex-three’ in English.