Lausanne Secures Inaugural FIBA 3×3 Hanchuan Challenger Crown
In a commanding display at the Tianyu Lake Scenic Area in Hanchuan, China, the Swiss team Lausanne surged to a 22-14 victory over Germany’s Skyliners, capturing the first ever FIBA 3×3 Hanchuan Challenger title. The win marked Lausanne’s debut Challenger stop of the 2026 season, a remarkable turnaround after an opening-day defeat in Pool A.
MVP Natan Jurkovitz anchored the Swiss offense, logging 30 rebounds, 16 offensive boards, six dunks and two double-fives, while teammate Jonathan Kazadi added 10 points in the semi-finals and contributed to a 22-10 win over Shanghai. Their combined efforts created a 9-3 lead early in the final and sustained pressure throughout the game.
Stefan Kojic emerged as the tournament’s top scorer, pouring in 36 points, including 14 in the semi-final clash with Taipei WanBao, underscoring the depth of Lausanne’s roster.
The triumph earned Lausanne, Skyliners and Taipei WanBao spots in the FIBA 3×3 World Tour TBC 2026, promising a new chapter for the Swiss side on the global circuit.
Final standings placed Lausanne first, Skyliners second, Taipei WanBao third, Shanghai fourth and Raudondvaris Hoptrans fifth, reflecting a highly competitive field that also featured teams from Lithuania, the United States and Taiwan.