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Friday, September 20, 2024

France's 3x3 Basketball Team Falls Short

Published: 2024-08-05

The French men's 3x3 basketball team faced a heartbreaking end to their Olympic dreams at the Paris 2024 Games.

After a thrilling final against the Netherlands, which ended in a dramatic 18-17 loss, the French team had to settle for silver.

Earlier in the tournament, they showcased their skills by defeating the Serbian team, a six-time world champion, with a score of 22-19, thanks to a last-second shot by Timothé Vergiat.

The atmosphere at the Place de la Concorde was electric, with fans cheering and commentators hyping the action.

Despite their valiant efforts, the French team fell just short of gold, leaving them to reflect on what could have been.

The tournament highlighted the excitement and unpredictability of 3x3 basketball, a sport that has rapidly gained popularity since its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2021.