The final round of the 2026 seventh “In the Name of the City” 3V3 basketball tournament concluded at the Everbright-Asiacom Centre basketball court, drawing 21 registered teams through multiple preliminary rounds to the championship stage.
Championship Matches and Final Standings
The tournament reached its competitive peak with the third-place playoff and the grand final. In the third-place match, the Shuǐshuǐ Team faced off against the Gānglíng Team in a fast-paced encounter featuring quick ball movement and aggressive drives. Both sides maintained intense defensive pressure as the score fluctuated.
Following the bronze-medal match, Kings Team took on Pingliang Road Street Team No. 1 in the championship final. The title match showcased the physical demands and high tempo of three-a-side basketball, requiring stamina and precise coordination. Both squads traded scores through tight defensive setups, driving the crowd volume upward with each successful conversion.
Pre-Game Skills Challenge and Community Atmosphere
Action at the Everbright-Asiacom Centre began well before the four-finalist showdowns tipped off. Organizers arranged a series of interactive skills competitions designed to involve participating workers outside the main bracket. The pre-game program featured a one-on-one challenge, a blindfolded free-throw contest, and a novelty game titled “Angry Birds.”
The blindfolded free-throw event tested shooting touch under sensory restriction, while the one-on-one bracket produced direct physical matchups. The activities provided an informal atmosphere ahead of the elimination rounds, encouraging broader participation across the workforce.
Awards Presentation and Official Recognition
Following the conclusion of the matches, tournament organizers held an award ceremony on-site to recognize the top-performing squads. Dong Haiming, Vice Chairman of the District People’s Congress Standing Commission and Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions, alongside Chen Bolirn, Party Secretary of the Pingliang Road Street Working Committee, presented awards to the first- and second-place finishers.
Players from the podium-finishing teams collected their honors in front of attendees and gathered for photographs to mark the conclusion of the multi-round competition.
Organizational Framework and Local Impact
The tournament operated under the guidance of the District Federation of Trade Unions and the Pingliang Road Street Working Committee and Executive Office. Hosting duties were shared by the District Sports Federation, Everbright-Asiacom Centre, and the Pingliang Road Street Federation of Trade Unions, with co-organization from the Pingliang Road Street Women’s Federation, the Pingliang Road Street Working Committee of the Communist Youth League, and the District Basketball Association.
Local trade union organizers indicated that the event served to connect workers through athletic competition, providing a structured recreational outlet within the district while supporting community engagement goals.
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