By NIKOLE JAVIERManila Hustle 3×3 will stage the first Philippine women’s invitational basketball game on Feb. 4 to 5 at Robinsons Magnolia in Quezon City. A total of 12 teams from five Asian countries are expected to participate as Uratex and Smart together with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) launch the first invitational basketball game featuring an all-women lineup. There is much learning to be made from that,” said Peachy Medina, tournament director and Uratex Managing Director. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 3×3 basketball format was officially added to the ball games featuring both men’s and women’s categories. “We are very optimistic that the number of 3×3 leagues across the country will grow because of this event.

Source: Manila Times January 23, 2023 20:33 UTC