The Philippines’ Manila Chooks is set to participate in the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Abu Dhabi Masters 2023. The prestigious event, organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in conjunction with the International Basketball Federation, will take place at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain from 28-29 October.
This edition of the Abu Dhabi Masters holds significant weight, as it is the last Masters of the season where federations accrue points for Paris 2024 qualification. With the cut-off date on November 1, 2023, teams have a mere four days post-tournament to finalize their standing.
A total of 14 elite teams, featuring Olympic medalists and prominent 3×3 basketball stars, are confirmed for the year’s finale:
- Ub (Serbia)
- Miami (USA)
- Liman (Serbia)
- Beijing (China)
- Partizan (Serbia)
- San Juan (Puerto Rico)
- Lausanne (Switzerland)
- Wuxi (China)
- Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
- Omaha (USA)
- Pirot (Serbia)
- Manila Chooks (The Philippines)
- Chonchi (Chile)
- Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Al Ain, the Gulf Tourism Capital 2025, is ready to host these global basketball giants. His Excellency Suhail Al Arifi of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council expressed his delight, stating, “We wish all the teams a good stay and success during the upcoming championship competitions.”
The sentiment was echoed by Dejan Majstorović from UB, who reminisced about previous victories in Abu Dhabi and praised the unparalleled organization and fervor of the fans.
Spectators can expect more than just basketball action. Adjacent to the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, the tournament village promises a comprehensive tourist experience, featuring food stalls, performances, merchandise, and a warm-up area for players.