Nonthaburi VAMPIRE A Crowned National 3x3 Basketball Champions
Nonthaburi VAMPIRE A won the Under-18 boys title at Thailand's 3×3 UTCC Basketball Championship 2026, defeating Kob Academy 18–13 in the finals held Saturday at Thai Chamber of Commerce University in Bangkok.
The 3×3 UTCC Championship 2026, Thailand's national three-on-three basketball tournament at Thai Chamber of Commerce University, attracted 48 elite youth teams selected from 300 entries in regional qualifying rounds across the country. Teams competed for a royal trophy granted by Princess Sirindhorn in three age categories, with results counted toward FIBA 3×3 World Rankings—a vital opportunity for Thai youth to earn selection for future Youth Olympic competitions. The championship finals were held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Thai Chamber of Commerce University in Bangkok, with attendance from top officials including Dr. Pohjarn Oramwattananont, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanavorn Ponvichay, rector of the university, and Nipont Chavalit-Montien, president of the Basketball Association of Thailand.
Results from the three divisions were as follows: Under-16 boys champions were SK Chubby Wolves from Suankulab School (Samut Prakan province), who defeated Kob Academy A (Rayong) 15–12. Under-18 girls champions were team NK from Wat Noi Nop Khun School (Rayong), who beat AYR from Saathakit Municipal School (Ratchaburi) 21–16. Under-18 boys champions were Nonthaburi VAMPIRE A (Samut Prakan province), who defeated Kob Academy (Rayong) 18–13.
All three championship teams received royal trophies, prize money, and certificates. The tournament was sponsored by TCP mineral drink, Government Savings Bank, the Government Lottery Office, Thai President Foods, Singha Corporation, Molten Thailand, the Basketball Association of Thailand, and Thai Chamber of Commerce University. For updates on future events, visit the official Facebook page www.facebook.com/utcc3x3basketball and Line account @utcc3x3basketball.
