China sweep men’s and women’s titles at 2026 IWBF 3x3 Asia Oceania Championships

China claimed both the men’s and women’s titles as the 2026 IWBF 3x3 Asia Oceania Championships concluded in Shanghai.

Held at the Shanghai Disabled Persons’ Sports Training Base on 15 and 16 August, the competition brought together 12 teams representing eight countries for two days of fast-paced 3x3 wheelchair basketball.

In the men’s competition, China 2 secured the gold medal, with Thailand taking silver and China 1 completing the podium with bronze. The United Arab Emirates also produced an impressive campaign. After topping Pool A with three victories from four games, the UAE advanced to the semi-finals and ultimately finished fourth.

China 2 also emerged victorious in the women’s competition, finishing ahead of silver medallists Thailand and bronze medallists China 1 to complete a sweep of the two titles for the host nation.

The tournament featured teams from China, Hong Kong, China, Kuwait, Malaysia, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. China entered two teams in both competitions.

The Championships provided another important opportunity for countries across the Asia Oceania Zone to gain international experience in the developing 3x3 format and showcased two days of competitive and entertaining wheelchair basketball.

IWBF Asia Oceania congratulates all the teams, athletes and officials who participated and thanks the Local Organising Committee and everyone involved in delivering the event in Shanghai.

Final standings

Men

1. China 2
2. Thailand
3. China 1
4. United Arab Emirates

Women

1. China 2
2. Thailand
3. China 1

Full competition results are available on the official FIBA 3x3 event page.