2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships

The 2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships, hosted by Greece, was the first edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Championships, an international 3x3 basketball event that featured separate competitions for men's, women's and mixed national teams. The tournament ran from 23 August to 26 August 2012, held in front of the Zappeion. It was co-organized by the FIBA.

2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships
Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα FIBA 3x3 2012
Tournament information
Dates23 August–26 August
Host(s)Greece
Venue(s)Athens
Teams64

Serbia won the men's title after defeating France 16–13 in the men's final.[1]

The US won the women's title after defeating France in the final, while France defeated Argentina for the mixed team final.

Medalists
Event Gold Silver Bronze
Men's
 Serbia  France  Ukraine
Women's
 United States  France  Australia
Mixed
 France  Argentina  Ukraine

Participating teams

Men
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D

Women
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D

Mixed
  •  Argentina
  •  Brazil
  •  Bulgaria
  •  Czech Republic
  •  England
  •  Estonia
  •  France
  •  Greece
  •  Jordan
  •  Mexico
  •    Nepal
  •  Romania
  •  Russia
  •  Spain
  •  Turkey
  •  Ukraine

References
  1. "3x3 – Serbia, USA and France lift first 3x3 World Championship titles". Retrieved 13 May 2013.

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