5 Mar 2021
GRAZ (Austria) - Kazakhstan will replace New Zealand (following their withdrawal) in the men's category of the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Graz, Austria as the next best eligible team as per qualification system in the men's FIBA 3x3 Federation Ranking.
Kazakhstan's men's 3x3 national team put the world on notice in 2019 by reaching the semi-finals of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup.
Kazakhstan is slotted in Pool B at the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament with Belgium, Lithuania, South Korea and USA.
To earn a ticket to 3x3's debut at the Olympic Games, Kazakhstan will need to finish top 3 (in the 20-team men's category) in Graz on May 26-30.