Qatar Basketball

Qatar win 3x3 U18 Asian Championships

Qatar's won the second edition of the FIBA 3x3 U18 Asian Championships in Cyberjaya, Malaysia on 22-24 July 2016.

In the men's category, the reigning U18 3x3 World Champs Qatar remained undefeated though it proved to be more challenging than expected for the men in maroon (21-19 against Japan in the pool stage especially).

Qatar had an uncontested success in the final against Philippines though, winning 21-9 on a Nedim Muslic basket.

In the bronze medal game, the talented Yee Tong Heng led Malaysia past Japan (21-14).

Heng also won the scoring charts at home and was named MVP. He was joined by Qatar's Alen Hadzibegovic and Philippines' John Clemente in the Team of the Tournament.

Kawachi Kodai offered a second gold medal for Japan after shining at the shoot-out contest. Indonesia's Yoveta Paguno and Sri Lanka's Arnold Thevakuman struck silver and bronze respectively.

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