3×3 basketball had an exciting start at the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026, with a day full of intensity, close games, and an atmosphere
In the women’s division, Chile edged Paraguay 12-11 in one of the closest games of the day, while Argentina defeated Panama 11-7. Venezuela delivered a dominant performance against Curaçao (18-7), and Colombia secured a solid win over Uruguay (8-6). Later on, Paraguay bounced back convincingly against Bolivia (16-5), and Brazil defeated Panama (14-8). In addition, Colombia stood out with one of the biggest blowouts of the day, beating Curaçao 20-5, while Venezuela also picked up another win against Uruguay (11-7)
In the men’s division, Chile defeated Colombia 15-13 in a tight matchup, while Argentina showed its offensive power by beating Bolivia 21-8. Venezuela overcame Panama 17-15 in a highly contested game, and Brazil dominated Guyana 21-9. Paraguay also made its mark with a convincing victory over Bolivia (21-6), while Uruguay surprised everyone by defeating Argentina 21–14. In other results, Paraguay beat Uruguay 16-15, and Colombia closed with a win over Suriname (14-11). Additionally, Venezuela earned a big victory against Brazil (20-16), and Panama defeated Guyana (20-15).
With the level of play rising, the tournament is now entering increasingly competitive and decisive stages, where every game will be crucial in the fight for a medal at the South American Youth Games Panama 2026.
