RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The women's 3x3 basketball national team successfully advanced to the round of 16 in the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games. This certainty was achieved after Indonesia secured the second position in the final standings of Group C with two wins and one loss.

The women's 3x3 basketball national team managed to advance to the round of 16 after winning their last match against Macau at the Sanya Sport Center Gymnasium on Monday, April 27, 2026. The Red and White team won with a score of 17-12.

This is the second victory for the women's 3x3 basketball national team, after previously also achieving a positive result against Kyrgyzstan 16-11.

Meanwhile, in the match against the Philippines, Indonesia suffered a narrow defeat with a score of 11-15. That record was enough for Dewa Ayu made Sriatha and her friends to advance from the group stage, finishing in second place.

The top of the final standings was achieved by the Philippines, that successfully swept all their matches with victories.

Meanwhile, Macau is in third place with one win and two losses. Then, at the bottom of the standings is Kyrgyzstan, which has not managed to secure a single win.

The coach of the women's 3x3 basketball national team, Fandi Andika Ramadhani, expressed his happiness after leading his team to victory in the duel against Macau.

"In terms of gameplay, the match earlier went according to what we prepared. How our defense kept the opponent from being comfortable shooting two-pointers," he said.

Next, in the round of 16, Indonesia is still waiting for its potential opponent. This is because there are three teams that will still compete to challenge the Merah Putih team.

"The women's team (Indonesia) advanced to the round of 16. Our next opponents are either Malaysia, Taiwan, or Mongolia," he conveyed.

Previously, in 2025, the Indonesian Women's Basketball Team also participated in the FIBA 3X3 Jakarta Women’s Series 2025. This is one of the steps, strategies, and commitments of the Ministry of Youth and Sports to encourage the Indonesian 3x3 Basketball National Team to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito at that time, explained that the Ministry of Youth and Sports, thru the Sports Fund and Business Management Agency (LPDUK)/Inaspro, is directly involved in organizing this championship in collaboration with the Indonesian Basketball Association. Presenting a representative venue, the organization of this world 3x3 basketball event is complemented by various entertainment and MSME stalls to maximize the experience of the attending audience.