The final tournament of the Catalan 3x3 circuit takes place this Saturday in Badalona, featuring high-level men's and women's teams. The women's winner will secure a spot in a Women's Series and the men's winner in a World Tour.
The Badalona pavilion is preparing to host the grand final of the Catalan 3x3 basketball circuit this Saturday, an event organised by the Basketball Federation of Catalonia that will bring together teams from across Spain and abroad. The competition, which will be held in both women's and men's categories, promises a very high level and will serve as a prelude to the most prestigious international tournaments in the discipline.
Elite participants in the women's category
In the women's draw, four teams will compete for the title in a group stage that will precede the knockout rounds. Among the teams are Las Rozas, Bordeaux, and Fuengirola, all featuring players with national and international experience. The local representatives, although not specified, will be part of a lineup that includes Celia García, Ceci Aldecoa, Clara Rodríguez, and Tayra Eke, from the 3G Valladolid 3x3 club, who are returning after their third place finish in El Vendrell.
The women's competition will have an extra incentive: the winning team will secure a direct spot to compete in a Women's Series, the highest level international tournament in women's 3x3 basketball. This presents a unique opportunity for the players to measure themselves against the best in the world.
Men's draw with high-calibre rivals
In the men's category, the format will be similar, with four teams in the group stage before the knockout rounds. The participants include Fuengirola, Pando Mataró, and CM Martorell, all teams that will challenge their rivals to the maximum. The 3G Valladolid 3x3 team will consist of Juan García-Abril, Eduardo Castaño, Enrique Gutiérrez, and Marco de Larrea, who will be looking to claim the title.
The prize for the men's winner is qualification for a World Tour, the global 3x3 circuit that brings together the best teams on the planet. This makes the Badalona tournament a key event for those aspiring to make the international leap.
For basketball fans in the province of Barcelona, the event is an opportunity to see top-level players in action without leaving home. Badalona, the cradle of Catalan basketball, is once again the stage for a high-calibre competition, reaffirming its tradition in this sport.
Follow-up and expectations
All results and the tournament's progress can be followed through the social media of the participating clubs. A large turnout is expected at the pavilion, which will resonate with the matches of an increasingly popular discipline. 3x3, which debuted as an Olympic sport in Tokyo 2020, continues to gain followers and Badalona could not miss the occasion.
The tournament will kick off on Saturday morning and will continue into the afternoon, with the finals scheduled for late in the day. Organisers recommend arriving early to secure a seat in the stands. Undoubtedly, a day of intense basketball that promises strong emotions and, who knows, perhaps the emergence of a new 3x3 star.
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