Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 30, 2025: The President of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, Battushig Batbold, has described Mongolia’s silver medal in the women’s FIBA 3x3 World Cup as “a proud new chapter” in the country’s sports history.
Playing on their home court in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia finished second in the World Cup with a 6-2 win-loss record, behind the Netherlands, who also finished 6-2. Canada took the bronze with a 5-3 record.
The Netherlands beat Mongolia 15-9 in the final on Sunday, June 29, after Mongolia had defeated China 21-19 in overtime in the “play in” round, the United States 18-15 in the quarter-finals and Poland 18-17 in overtime in the semi-finals. It was a tournament that gripped the nation, none more so than the NOC President.
“Warm congratulations to our women’s national 3x3 basketball team for their outstanding performance at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2025 held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - winning the silver medal and opening a proud new chapter in the history of Mongolian team sports,” Battushig posted.
“I also extend my sincere gratitude to the team at the Mongolian Basketball Association for successfully hosting this world-class event on our home soil and showcasing Mongolia on the global stage.
“It was truly a proud and unforgettable moment to award World Cup medals to our history-making athletes. Thank you.”
The Netherlands’ No. 1-ranked player in the world, Noortje Driessen, lived up to the billing during a thrilling week of FIBA 3x3 World Cup action in Ulaanbaatar as she secured MVP honours at the tournament’s conclusion.
Driessen was unstoppable for the Dutch – the number one seeds in the competition – and delivered at every opportunity when called upon as she helped power her nation to their first-ever 3x3 World Cup gold.
In the final against Mongolia, Driessen top-scored with six points – all coming at clutch moments – to end their opponents’ fairytale run in the competition.
Joining Driessen in the Team of the Tournament was her opponent in the final, the “Warrior Princess” Khulan Onolbaatar, who helped steer Mongolia to an unprecedented silver medal. Canada’s Saicha Grant-Allen completed the all-star selection.
