DEBRECEN (Hungary) - Two-time FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup winners France impressed on the opening day of the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup 2022, which takes place in Debrecen, Hungary, from August 23 to 28.

    DEBRECEN (Hungary) - Two-time FIBA U18 World Cup winners France impressed on the opening day of the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup 2022, which takes place in Debrecen, Hungary, from August 23 to 28.

    THE TEAM

    2015 and 2016 winners France wouldn't be denied in their U18 World Cup 2022 debut in Debrecen, where they won their first gold medal back in 2015. 

    "Les Bleues" sit on top of Women's Pool B after their two wins against hosts Hungary (14-8) and Uzbekistan (21-7).  Philippine Delpech led the French side with 11 points combined.



     THE PLAYER

    Rembember the name, Choijilsuren Chimedtseren. Mongolia just produced another 3x3 prospect. The 18-year-old went off against Latvia with 12 points.

     THE SHOCK

    This one was a thriller! Kyrgyzstan defeated Mongolia in one of the best games of the day at the 3x3 U18 World Cup with 9 points from Roman Tikhonoc, including the game-winner when the game was tied 20-20.

    TOP SCORERS

    1. Rainers Lisicnins (Latvia men) - 20 pts.
    2. Choijilsuren Chimedtseren (Mongolia men) - 16 pts.
    3. Anastalia Lapatnikova (Uzbekistan women) - 14 pts.
    -Roman Tikhonov (Kyrgyzstan men) - 14 pts.
    5. Danilo Borges (Portugal men) - 13 pts.
     

    DAY 2

    The action resumes tomorrow August 24 with Men's and  Women's Pool A, C, and D stepping on the Enlio court. 

    WHERE CAN I WATCH?

    The FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup takes place in Debrecen, Hungary from August 23 to 28 and you can follow it live on the FIBA 3x3 YouTube and Facebook pages. You can also join the conversation using the hashtag #3x3U18

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