BANGKOK (Thailand) – Germany (GER) finally broke through for their first FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series title of the 2026 season, defeating Mitsubishi Electric (JPN) 16-13 in the Final to claim the WS Bangkok crown.
After reaching the Semi-Finals, but falling short of a stop title several times during the campaign, Germany delivered when it mattered most in the Thai capital. Led by tournament MVP Marie Reichert, the fourth seeds navigated a difficult field and held off a determined Mitsubishi Electric side to secure their first WS stop win of the season.
The Winner
Germany entered Bangkok as the No. 4 seed and immediately showed they were ready to make a deep run. They opened Pool D with an 18-6 victory over New Zealand (NZL), with Reichert scoring seven points, before edging hosts Thailand (THA) 10-9 in a low-scoring battle to secure their place in the Quarter-Finals.
The Germans then faced Canada (CAN) in the Quarter-Finals and produced another composed performance, overcoming the seventh seeds 19-15 behind seven points from Ama Degbeon.
That set up a Semi-Final showdown with Slovenia (SLO), who had swept Pool A and knocked out Poland (POL) 21-7 in the Quarter-Finals. Germany built a 10-5 advantage midway through the game and appeared in control, but Slovenia fought back behind Eva Lisec to make it 16-15 with less than a minute remaining.
Sarah Polleros then delivered the decisive moment, scoring the go-ahead basket with under 20 seconds left as Germany held on for a 17-15 victory and a place in the Final.
The Runner-up
Mitsubishi Electric produced one of the most impressive runs of the tournament to reach the Final. The sixth seeds opened Pool C with a statement 22-13 victory over China (CHN), with Fuyuko Takahashi taking over with 10 points, five rebounds and seven highlights. They then defeated Poland (POL) 22-14 to sweep the pool and advance directly to the Quarter-Finals.
Their knockout run was even more dramatic. Mitsubishi faced top seeds Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) in the Quarter-Finals and survived a thriller, winning 20-19. Yurin Yamamoto exploded for 13 points, including six two-pointers, as Mitsubishi rallied from a 15-12 deficit with less than four minutes remaining.
They then faced Thailand and once again found themselves in a tight contest. After the game was tied at 14-14 with under three minutes remaining, Thailand's Rattiyakorn Udomsuk forced overtime at 19-19. Mitsubishi Electric, however, remained composed. Takahashi scored twice in overtime to seal a 21-19 victory and send her team into the Final.
The title ultimately slipped away against Germany, but Mitsubishi Electric's second-place finish was another strong showing for a team that continues to search for its first Women's Series stop victory.
The Final
Germany opened with a 4-1 lead and remained in front at 8-5 midway through the game. Mitsubishi continued to fight, but Germany's defense prevented the Japanese side from finding the offensive rhythm that had carried them through their Quarter-Final and Semi-Final thrillers.
Mitsubishi Electric eventually cut the deficit to 15-13 after two Takahashi free throws, but there were only three seconds remaining. Reichert then stepped to the free-throw line and calmly knocked down the decisive shot as time expired, sealing Germany's 16-13 victory and their first Women's Series title of the year.
Reichert finished the Final with six points and five rebounds, capping a tournament that saw her emerge as one of the weekend's most influential players.
Road to the Final
Slovenia continued their impressive recent form by reaching the Semi-Finals after sweeping Pool A. They opened with an 18-13 upset of top seeds Ulaanbaatar Amazons, with Eva Lisec scoring nine points, before defeating Kenya (KEN) 22-8 to complete the pool sweep.
Lisec continued to shine in the Quarter-Finals, scoring eight points as Slovenia overwhelmed Poland 21-7. Their run finally ended against Germany in the Semi-Finals, but their third-place finish added another strong result to their growing 2026 campaign.
Thailand, meanwhile, delivered one of the biggest surprises of the knockout stage. The hosts opened Pool D with a narrow 9-10 loss to Germany before responding with a 17-9 victory over New Zealand to advance to the Quarter-Finals. Rattiyakorn Udomsuk then produced one of the tournament's standout individual performances, exploding for 16 points against Australia (AUS), including four two-pointers and a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line, as Thailand pulled off a 21-17 upset.
Thailand pushed Mitsubishi Electric all the way in the Semi-Finals, forcing overtime after Udomsuk tied the game. They ultimately fell 21-19, but their fourth-place finish gave the hosts plenty to celebrate on home soil.
The Reward
Germany's first FIBA 3x3 Women's Series title of 2026 provides a major boost as the FIBA 3x3 Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 is just around the corner. The fourth seeds not only claimed the Bangkok crown but also showed the resilience required to navigate a difficult knockout bracket. Their wins over Canada and Slovenia before defeating Mitsubishi in the Final underline the quality of their run. As things stand, Germany are clinging to eighth place in the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2026 standings.
Mitsubishi Electric's runner-up finish also adds valuable momentum, while Slovenia and Thailand completed a top four that featured three teams outside the tournament's top three seeds. With just two stops left before the season's Final in Shanghai, every result carries added weight as teams continue to chase valuable Race to the Final points.
MVP
Marie Reichert was named the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Bangkok 2026 MVP. She ranked first in the tournament in blocks with eight and double-fives with two, while also recording one triple-five, 21 rebounds and 19 highlights.
She also delivered at the most important moments, scoring the go-ahead basket late in Germany's decisive pool victory over Thailand before helping the Germans survive Slovenia in the Semi-Finals. In the Final, Reichert added six points and five rebounds before calmly sinking the championship-clinching free throw in the dying seconds.
Final Standings
1. Germany (GER) 2. Mitsubishi Electric (JPN) 3. Slovenia (SLO) 4. Thailand (THA) 5. Australia (AUS) 6. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) 7. Canada (CAN) 8. Poland (POL) 9. China (CHN) 10. Kenya (KEN) 11. Madagascar (MAD) 12. New Zealand (NZL) 13. Singapore (SGP) 14. Croatia (CRO) 15. Chonburi (THA) 16. Brazil (BRA)
What's Next
The FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series 2026 now heads to Hungary for the WS Debrecen stop on August 27-28. With the FIBA 3x3 Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 drawing closer, another group of the world's top women's 3x3 basketball teams will be back in action with valuable Race to the Final points on the line.
Germany have finally added a 2026 Womena's Series stop win to their résumé. The question now is whether their breakthrough in Bangkok would be enough to push them toward quaification for Shanghai.
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