Journalist's Hands-On Experiences | Popular, professional, passionate: FIBA 3x3 with games, cuisine to achieve 'sportertainment'

(By Anson LIN)

The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final will be held at Victoria Park from Nov. 22 to 24. A total of 14 teams from around the world will compete in the matches, with a total prize pool of HK$1.8 million.

Team Hong Kong will compete in the qualifying matches on the evening of Nov. 22, facing off against two world-class teams for a chance to advance to the group stage the following day.

Agnis Čavars, a member of the gold medal-winning team at the inaugural Olympic 3x3 basketball tournament from Latvia, recently announced his joining of Team Hong Kong. In a press conference, he expressed his commitment to leveraging his experience to help the team secure victory.

Apart from the exciting basketball festival, The Hong Kong Playground Association has once again partnered with the event and first collaborates with the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association, China to provide abundant urban sports experience, which allows participants to explore sports that appeal to them, further strengthening the promotion of urban sports.

The venue features a pickleball zone and various sports-themed booths, including fencing, baseball, table tennis, axe throwing, and fitness challenges.

The Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association's booth will include opportunities for fancy rope skipping experiences, a large rope skipping challenge, and a flash show that combines rope skipping, street dance, and acrobatics.

Game booths are another highlight of the 'sportertainment' event, featuring games from Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, which was once the largest amusement park in Hong Kong that attracted people from all walks of life.

Tickets can be purchased on the HK TICKETING website.

The activities excluding the basketball match will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 22, and from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 23 and 24 without admission.

Running Times of the 3x3 World Tour Final:

Nov.22 (Fri.) at 7:40 p.m.- 9:15 p.m.

Nov.23 (Sat.) at 1:45 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. & 6 p.m.- 9:15 p.m.

Nov.24 (Sun.) at 3 p.m.- 5:10 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. -9:15 p.m.

Ticket prices vary based on seating areas, divided into Zone A (directly in front of the backboard), Zone B, C (sides of the court), and Zone D (behind the backboard).

Nov. 22 (Fri.): $380, $280, $100

Nov. 23 (Sat.): All-day ticket $680, $480, $280; single session $480, $380, $200

Nov. 24 (Sun.): All-day ticket $680, $480, $280; single session $480, $380, $200

Alongside the carnival-style "3x3 Village", which showcases urban sports, catering, and local cultural displays, the event blends sports and entertainment into a concept known as "Sportertainment", delivering fresh and exciting experiences for spectators.

 

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