THE Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) has announced the departure of the PNG Under-23 Men’s and Women’s 3×3 Basketball Teams for Koror, Republic of Palau, tonight.
They will be competing in the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2025 and the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.
Scheduled from 29 June to 9 July, the Pacific Mini Games will bring together over 1,500 athletes from 24 countries competing across 12 sports.
This premier regional event serves as a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents, foster camaraderie, and build connections across the Pacific.
The 3×3 basketball competition will feature both Men’s and Women’s divisions, with participating nations including Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and host nation Palau.
Team PNG is placed in Conference 1, alongside Fiji, Tonga, Palau, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Vanuatu.
The competition format includes a series of “stops” across two courts, with scheduled rest days between rounds.
Semi-finals and finals will be held on the final day, with medals awarded to the top-performing teams.
A Technical Committee Meeting will convene within 48 hours before the event’s commencement to finalize logistics and ensure compliance with official FIBA 3×3 regulations.
BFPNG extends its best wishes to the young athletes as they proudly represent Papua New Guinea on the international stage.
BFPNG in statement said: “We thank our athletes and their families for their unwavering commitment and sacrifice. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our supporters—especially our sponsor Kumul Mineral Holdings Ltd, our member associations, the broader basketball community, and the many individuals whose time, effort, and belief have made this journey possible. We are confident that Team PNG will compete with pride, passion, and true sportsmanship.”