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FIBA Launches Year-Long 3x3 Campaign Championing Women's Empowerment and Gender Parity

MARCH 10, 2025 MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA has launched a landmark year-long campaign, dedicated to celebrating the inclusivity of 3x3 basketball, the world’s fastest-growing urban team sport, and its commitment to gender parity since its inception in 2010. Started on International Women’s Day, and culminating on 8 March 2026, the campaign will shine a spotlight on the game-changing female 3x3 basketball players who are inspiring the next generation of fans and players globally. From its inception, FIBA has championed gender equality in 3x3, ensuring equal opportunities and visibility for female players, coaches, officials, as well as the DJs who play a major role in creating the unforgettable festival atmosphere for which 3x3 basketball is known for. From providing the same rules, ball, court and hotel accommodations, FIBA continues its steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable and thriving 3x3 ecosystem for women in the sport’s community, beyond one-off opportunities. “Accessibility is really important,” said Paige Crozon, a two-times FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series winner with Team Canada. “Something I think FIBA does well – with its slogan being ‘from the streets to the Olympics’ – is that you only need a ball and five other friends to play the sport. By removing those barriers to sport, it will help young girls to continue to participate throughout their life.

“As a single parent, my experiences may differ from some of my male counterparts, so I think the sport has presented a platform to be able to speak about those issues and barriers as well as to celebrate in our successes. It’s therefore important for women to have the opportunities to play at a high level, to be compensated fairly in contrast to their male counterparts and to receive the attention and recognition that they deserve. This will provide a clear pathway for girls to follow.” This year-long initiative will further amplify this commitment by featuring one female star each month, sharing their inspiring stories, journeys, and achievements on and off the court. Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Managing Director, said: "This campaign is a powerful testament to our dedication to showcasing the incredible talent and resilience of the 3x3 female players. We want to use this campaign as an opportunity for the players to share their stories and inspire the next generation of young players to follow their dreams.” This campaign aligns directly with FIBA’s broader commitment to women in basketball. Women in Basketball is a Strategic Priority for FIBA, launched in 2019 and extended to 2027, with six specific goals developed to drive greater participation, representation, and impact across every level of the women’s game. This year-long 3x3 campaign directly contributes to these overarching goals, showcasing the incredible diversity of talent and leadership within the 3x3 basketball community. Spain jump one spot to No. 5 in the FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike FEBRUARY 28, 2025 MIES (Switzerland) - There was little movement in the latest edition of the FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike following the final window of the 2025 Continental Cup Qualifiers as the top four remained the same headed by United States. Spain made the only move in the top 10, jumping one spot to No. 5. USA picked up two wins in the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers for 840.1 points to top the rankings, followed by Serbia (761.1), FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 champions Germany (757.3) and France (753.4) - all who collected two victories in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. Spain went 1-1 in the window, losing to Latvia before defeating Belgium. They lost nearly one ranking point (745.7) but still jumped from sixth to fifth because Canada lost its last two games of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers and dropped to sixth place. The rest of the top 10 was unchanged: Australia, Argentina, Latvia and Lithuania. Slovenia and Brazil both split their two games in their respective Qualifiers but the Europeans leapfrogged Brazil into 11th place. Chinese Taipei were the biggest mover in Asia in the top 100, moving up four spots to No. 75 with a victory over the Philippines in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Norway, for their part, improved four spots as well to 77th and Mali jumped six places to No. 80 after two wins in three games in the FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers, including beating South Sudan. Qatar climbed five places to 87th in the rankings after winning its last two games in the Asia Cup Qualifiers. Right outside the top 100, Mongolia jumped seven spots to 102nd with a victory over Guam while Madagascar's win over Egypt helped them move five spots to No. 106. For more information about the method used in the calculation of the FIBA World Ranking Men, please refer to the 'How it Works' section. Click here to view the full FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.