China News Service, Xiamen, November 22 (Li Siyuan, Wu Jianghui, Weng Yingying) The Xiamen 2024 FISU College Student 3×3 Basketball World Cup opened on the 22nd at the Xiamen Campus of Huaqiao University, attracting the participation of 24 elite teams from on five continents around the world.
On November 22, Martin Dalton, Chief Executive Committee Member of the International University Sports Federation, gave a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 FISU University 3×3 Basketball World Cup in Xiamen. (Photo by Wang Xinyue)
The FISU University 3×3 Basketball World Cup, formerly known as the “World University 3×3 Basketball League”, has become the top 3×3 basketball event in the world after the Olympic Games and FIBAMasters since its first launch in 2015. In 2016, the International University Sports Federation increased its investment in three basketball projects and established five competition regions in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Oceania, aiming to develop in the global development of college basketball and strengthening friendships between college athletes from different countries and regions, improving the physical level of health of young people.
On November 22, the Overseas Chinese University team defeated the American University of Cairo team by 21:5, winning the tournament with a “good start”. (Photo by Wang Xinyue)
According to the rules of the competition of the International University Sports Federation, the qualifications for this event were made in qualifying competitions in each continent, and 12 men’s and women’s basketball teams were finally chosen to participate. In China, the men’s team of Guangdong University of Technology and the women’s team of Yunnan Normal University directly advanced by winning the Asian University Sports Federation 3-on-3 Basketball Championship In addition, the host China also selected the men’s team of Huaqiao University and the Tsinghua University women’s group to participate.
In his speech, Martin Dalton, Chief Executive Committee Member of the International University Sports Federation, emphasized the important role of university sports in overcoming cultural and geographic boundaries and promoting the development of global sports. . Wu Jianping, president of Huaqiao University, said that Huaqiao University will do its best to provide the best service guarantee to ensure the smooth development of the event.
Teng Lianshuai, deputy secretary-general of the Joint Secretariat of the Student Sports Association of the Ministry of Education, hopes that players from all countries will take the competition as an opportunity to surpass themselves, achieve more results, make friends through football, deepen exchanges. , and contribute youth energy to promote mutual learning and peaceful development of world civilizations.
The first match after the opening ceremony was between Huaqiao University and the American University in Cairo. When the referee blew the whistle, the Huaqiao University team quickly entered the state The players showed good personal skills and teamwork ability, and the offensive end improved. Although the American University in Cairo team tried various tactical changes, they still could not find an effective way to break the tight defense of the Overseas Chinese University team. After a fierce confrontation, the Huaqiao University team finally won the event with 21:5 and had a good start.
The event is managed by the International University Sports Federation and jointly organized by Huaqiao University, Zhuque Wings Sports Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Xiamen Sports Industry Group Event Operation Co., Ltd. It will last until November 24, where group matches, Quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals and shooting contest and other activities. The closing ceremony and awards ceremony will be held in the evening of the 24th. (more)