Fiji men’s and women’s teams remain in the hunt for qualification for the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup as the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League Pacific 2026 continues.
After the opening day of competition on Thursday, Fiji's men's team finished third with one win and two losses, behind first-placed Tonga and second-placed New Caledonia.
The Fiji women's side also ended the day in third place after recording one win and two losses, with Tonga topping the standings ahead of New Caledonia.
Fiji's men's team improved on Friday, finishing second with two wins and one loss.
Tonga again claimed top spot, while the Solomon Islands finished third.
The women's side, however, remained in third place with one win and two losses as Tonga and New Caledonia continued to dominate the division.
On the third day of competition yesterday, Fiji's men's team finished third once more with one win and two losses.
Tonga maintained their impressive form to finish first, while the Solomon Islands claimed second place.
The Fiji women's team also placed third after registering one win and two losses, with Tonga once again leading the standings ahead of New Caledonia.
Tonga have been the standout performers so far, topping both the men's and women's divisions on all three days of competition.
Despite the mixed results, Fiji remain in contention as they continue their campaign in the regional tournament.
The winners of the men's and women's competitions at the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League Pacific 2026 will qualify for the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup in China later this year.
