The national championships of 3 against 3 U23 highlighted Canadian talent and pride in The Bentway
TORONTO, August 12, 2025 / CNW/ – Canada Basketball, in concert with the Sun Life, is proud to announce that the team of theOntario won first place in men and women in Sun Life Canada Hoops, the main national championship of 3 against 3 U23 at Canada. The tournament took place on August 9 and 10 in The Bentway, downtown Torontotransforming the urban space under the Gardiner highway into a showcase of the best young Basketball Talents 3 against 3 in Canada. The women’s team will represent the Canada at the Pilipinas United tournament of 3 against 3 in Manila, at Philippineson August 23 and 24, and the male team will represent the Canada in Brasilia Challenger in Brasiliain Brazil, September 13 and 14.
During the two days of intense competition, the male and female U23 elite teams from across the country clashed for national supremacy in the 3 format against 3, which is rapidly growing. In the final, in the female and male categories, the team of theOntario Faced with the Quebec team and came out victorious.
“It is incredible to see the level of talent of our U23 athletes and how 3-3-3 continues to grow everywhere in Canadasaid Michael BartlettPresident and CEO of Canada Basketball. Events like Sun Life Canada Hoops not only enhance the stars of tomorrow, but they also help inspire a larger number of young Canadians to choose basketball and remain active. »»
The event was part of Canada Basketball’s “Summer Summer Basketball” program, a series of major events celebrating basketball from the base to the elite. As a presentation partner, Sun Life continues to support initiatives that promote an active and healthy lifestyle for Canadians of all ages.
“This summer was an incredible celebration of energy, teamwork and the power transformer of sport,” said Dawn Bednarskivice-president and senior marketing director, CanadaSun Life. At Sun Life, we are proud to associate ourselves with Canada Basketball to support a healthy lifestyle and community ties thanks to programs like this. Congratulations to all the teams that brought their passion on the field – and a big congratulations to the tournament champions! »»
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