The Ashton Vipers of Union Island emerged champions of the Grenadines 3×3 Basketball Competition after defeating Bequia\u2019s Court Kings in the championship game of a two-day tournament held at the Clive Tannis Hard Court in Bequia.<\/p>\n
The event, organised by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Basketball Federation (SVGBF) in collaboration with the Bequia Basketball Association (BBA), brought together teams from across the Grenadines for a showcase of one of basketball\u2019s fastest-growing formats.<\/p>\n
Eight teams participated in the competition, including representatives from Mayreau, Union Island and six teams from Bequia.<\/p>\n
The tournament opened on Friday with round-robin action that saw teams battle for positions in the knockout stage. Competition intensified on Saturday as teams advanced through the quarterfinals and into the semifinals.<\/p>\n
In the final four, Court Kings secured their place in the championship match after overcoming the Sonics, while the Ashton Vipers defeated the Blazin Ballers to set up a showdown between Bequia and Union Island.<\/p>\n
The championship game lived up to expectations, with both teams producing an exciting contest before the Ashton Vipers secured the victory to claim the title.<\/p>\n
The win continues an impressive run for the Union Island-based team, which also captured top honors at the Calliaqua 3×3 competition earlier this year.<\/p>\n
SVGBF 3×3 Coordinator Wayne Williams and Bequia Basketball Association President Sabrina Mitchell praised the strong turnout and enthusiastic participation from players and supporters throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n
Officials noted that while 3×3 basketball shares similarities with the traditional five-on-five version of the sport, its faster pace and condensed format require a unique set of skills and rapid decision-making from players.<\/p>\n
The Basketball Federation said it remains committed to expanding 3×3 basketball throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines in keeping with international efforts by FIBA to grow the discipline, which is now recognized as the world’s leading urban team sport.<\/p>\n
Plans are already underway for another competition in Bequia later this month, while organizers are also exploring the possibility of staging a Southern Grenadines tournament in the near future.<\/p>\n
The Federation congratulated all participating teams and thanked the organizers, volunteers, and supporters who contributed to the success of the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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