The FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying Draw (QD) concluded with intense matchups, setting the stage for the Main Draw. Teams from across Asia and Oceania battled fiercely for a place in the next phase, with standout performances from Vietnam, Indonesia, and Iran.

Vietnam men pull off dramatic win

Vietnam faced a daunting challenge in their final qualifying match, needing to not only defeat Thailand but also win by at least six points to advance. Locked in a tight 10-10 battle, Christopher Dierker emerged as the hero, drilling three consecutive two-pointers before sealing a 21-15 victory with a free throw. The win secured their spot in the Main Draw, joining India, Iran, and Hong Kong, China.

Indonesia women rally past Macau

Indonesia’s journey was far from smooth after an overtime loss to Turkmenistan. Facing elimination, they needed a win against tournament favorites Macau. Led by Natasya Amelia Putri and Thasya Hery Saputera’s clutch shooting, along with Angelica Jennifer Candra’s presence inside, Indonesia turned a one-point deficit into a runaway 22-13 victory. Vietnam and Chinese Taipei also secured spots, joining the Republic of Korea in the Main Draw.

Standout individual performances

• Mohammad Sina Vahedi (Iran) – Vahedi dominated with a 12-point explosion against Kazakhstan in a 21-6 rout before adding 10 more points in Iran’s 21-8 victory over Papua New Guinea.

• Ting Chih Jung (Chinese Taipei) – Ting led Chinese Taipei to a flawless 3-0 record, scoring a team-high seven points in their 17-13 win over India before clinching a 19-17 overtime thriller against Hong Kong, China.

Main Draw pools

Men’s Division

• Pool A: Mongolia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China

• Pool B: China, Chinese Taipei, India

• Pool C: Japan, Australia, Iran

• Pool D: New Zealand, Qatar, Vietnam

Women’s Division

• Pool A: China, New Zealand, Republic of Korea

• Pool B: Mongolia, Thailand, Chinese Taipei

• Pool C: Japan, Singapore, Vietnam

• Pool D: Australia, Philippines, Indonesia

Players and teams react to Main Draw qualification

• Harsh Dagar (India men’s team): “This is our chance to show the world that India has basketball. We trust our teammates and believe we can go far.”

• Truong Thao Vy (Vietnam women’s team): “We pushed through and played great teams. Now we have to hit our shots and keep fighting.”

• Christopher Dierker (Vietnam men’s team): “We only got together a week before, but we made it out of qualifying. Now, we have to win at least one game to advance further.”

• Hsu Shih-Han (Chinese Taipei women’s team): “Our chemistry was key, but we must reduce errors and play with more control to succeed in the Main Draw.”

Day 3: Main Draw begins

With the qualifiers behind them, the top teams in Asia and Oceania are set to battle in the Main Draw. Fans can catch all the action live on the FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel.