Tero Entertainment launches 3×3 Quest India 2026 to develop young basketball talent

The initiative aims to create a competitive pathway for young Indian players while building a sports-entertainment ecosystem around the fast-paced 3×3 Olympic format. The tournament will take place on September 12 and 13 at DLF Promenade – Emporio in New Delhi.

Organised by Tero Entertainment and Tero India, the event receives backing from FIBA, BFI, and the Delhi Basketball Association (DBA). The launch press conference featured leadership from Tero Entertainment alongside representatives from FIBA, BFI, and the Tero India team.

What Happened

During the event, the organisers unveiled the vision, format, and roadmap for 3×3 basketball in India, as well as the official trophy and jersey for the tournament. Matches last 10 minutes or end when a team scores 21 points.

• Tero Entertainment has officially launched 3×3 Quest India 2026, a basketball competition supported by the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and endorsed by FIBA.

• Since its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, 3×3 basketball has grown rapidly, attracting audiences at Paris 2024 and expanding for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

• The 3×3 Quest India 2026 tournament marks the first step in Tero’s long-term plan for 3×3 basketball in the country.

Key Details

The format is designed to be fast-paced and action-packed, focusing on skill and technique. FIBA 3×3 events are known for their dynamic atmosphere, featuring DJs and fans close to the court that blend elite sport with street culture.

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• Further information regarding participating teams, the competition format, entertainment programming, and fan access will be announced before the event.

• Tero Entertainment has chosen to launch with Quest, a FIBA-sanctioned competition, ensuring that player participation and performance translate into international ranking recognition—a pathway currently unavailable to most Indian 3×3 players who have mainly competed.

Why It Matters

It is also a regular feature of the Commonwealth Games. Starting in Delhi, the goal is to expand participation, increase high-level competitive opportunities, and connect Indian players and teams with the global 3×3 basketball ecosystem.

• The winning team will earn a place in the FIBA 3×3 World Series in Mongolia, providing Indian players their first opportunity to gain official FIBA ranking points.

• The competition will involve multiple teams playing over two days in a knockout format, progressing through quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.

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