FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup: Indian men’s team one win away from main draw

Singapore, March 27 : Indias mens and womens 3x3 basketball teams made a resounding start to their campaigns at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup Qualifying round in Singapore, securing comfortable victories in their opening matches on Wednesday.

The mens team showcased their prowess with two consecutive wins, first overpowering Maldives with a commanding 21-10 victory.

Pranav Prince led the charge with an outstanding performance, contributing eight points, while Sahaij Sekhon displayed clinical precision, clinching seven points.Despite a positive start from Maldives, scoring four two-pointers early on, Sekhons swift movement and Princes dominance turned the tide in Indias favor.

In their second match, India continued their momentum, defeating Macau 21-13.The game remained closely contested until the halfway mark, with both teams exchanging one-pointers.

However, Princepal Singh utilized his height and physicality to gain an advantage over the shorter Macau players, scoring eight crucial points.Sekhons pivotal two-pointer further extended Indias lead to 17-9, securing their back-to-back victory.

With two wins under their belt, India currently occupies the second position in qualifying Group D, trailing behind Malaysia.Tomorrows clash against Malaysia promises to be a virtual knockout match, as the winner will progress to the main draw, intensifying the stakes for both teams.

Meanwhile, the womens 3x3 team dominated their opening match against Northern Mariana Islands with a comprehensive 21-1 victory.The Indian team exhibited their superiority from the outset, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

With the debutant Northern Mariana Islands unable to match Indias prowess, the victory served as a confident start to Indias campaign.

Looking ahead, the womens team will face tougher challenges in their upcoming matches against Hong Kong and Indonesia.

However, buoyed by their impressive start, they remain determined to maintain their winning momentum and secure further victories in the tournament.

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