The Netherlands emerged victorious in the men’s 3×3 basketball competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing gold after a hard-fought final against France. The match was a tense affair, with France enjoying the support of a passionate home crowd. However, Worthy de Jong tied the score in the final seconds of regulation before sealing the deal for the Netherlands in overtime with a decisive two-point shot from long range, securing an 18-17 victory. The win took place at the iconic Place de la Concorde, adding to the drama of the event.
On the women’s side, Germany etched its name in history by winning its first-ever international title in the 3×3 basketball tournament. Germany’s triumph came at the expense of Spain, with Sonja Greinacher’s two-pointer with 30 seconds remaining proving to be the difference in a 17-16 victory. The German team celebrated their historic victory with exuberance, clearly enjoying their final game together as a group.
In the men’s bronze medal match, Lithuania outlasted Tokyo gold medallists Latvia 21-18, who suffered their only two losses of the tournament on Monday. On the women’s side, the United States, who won gold in Tokyo, took bronze after a 16-13 win over Canada. This marked a consolation prize for the Americans after a heartbreaking 18-16 overtime loss to Spain in the semifinals.
