FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026: Historic Silver for Our Women’s Team
From April 1 to 5, the prestigious FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026 took place at OCBC Square in Singapore. This edition marked a breakthrough for the Philippines women’s national team, as it claimed the first-ever Asian Championship medal. A full recap of our team’s performance is summarized in this 1xBet review.
Road to medals
The tournament in Singapore featured 21 of the best teams from Asia and Oceania. In the group stage opener, our team cruised past Tonga 19-10, but in the second match, it faced the defending champion, Australia. The Philippines lost 10-21, but a second-place finish only gave the team extra motivation and grit.
In the quarterfinals, the Philippines sensationally defeated Mongolia, the second-seeded team and 2025 World Cup silver medalists, 15-12. But that was just the beginning: in the semifinals against Japan, our team once again exceeded expectations. Trailing by three points (16-19) with two minutes remaining, the Philippines turned the game around and secured a 21-19 win.
However, its second clash with Australia ended in another defeat. In the final, the Australians showed their class, winning 18-9 and claiming their fourth consecutive Asian Championship title.
Nevertheless, the result was historic for the Philippines. Our women’s team had previously reached the top four in Asia in 2025, but did not win a medal.
National team’s key players
The success was made possible by the dedication of the entire squad, but two players deserve special mention. First and foremost, Kacey Dela Rosa. This young superstar became a key player for the team’s offense and the revelation of the entire tournament. Her incredible energy and ability to make tough shots under pressure regularly helped the team.
Afril Bernardino proved to be a true leader – an unshakable player. She stepped up to the plate in clutch moments, taking charge when the tension on the court reached a breaking point. Her shooting delivered the wins against Mongolia and Japan. It is no surprise that FIBA named her to the All-Star Team at the end of the competition.
What this success means for our basketball
We hope this silver isn’t a one-off. This marks the team’s second consecutive top-four finish at the tournament, highlighting steady progress. The Philippines has proven that the Asian streetball Olympus is no longer a closed club for a select few.
By winning silver at the 2026 Asian Cup, the Gilas Pilipinas Women have etched their names into the national sports history. Hopefully, this will inspire thousands of young Filipinas. And judging by this team’s character, it has no plans to rest on its laurels.
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