Sripatum University Sweeps 3×3 Basketball Championship
Sripatum University swept both the men's and women's titles at the est Cola 3×3 Basketball U-League 2026 championship held at Mega Bangna on July 18, marking the university's historic double victory and the women's team's third consecutive
After three months of competitive and entertaining 3×3 basketball matches across Thailand, six top men's and women's teams from universities nationwide advanced to the est Cola 3×3 Basketball U-League 2026 national championship finals, held on July 18, 2026, at Mega Bangna. This year marks the third consecutive championship organized by est Cola and the Basketball Association of Thailand, designed to identify national champions and provide them with opportunities to compete on the international stage while receiving support from Thai national team athletes including Junior Emmanuel Chinadu Ajesu, Anucha Chakravalas, Arthpon Lilapipatkul, and Nakororn Jaisanook.
In the men's final, Sripatum University's SKY COURT SPU team defeated defending champion Bangkok University's BU team 21–18 to claim their first championship title. In the women's category, also from Sripatum University, the CT SRIPATUM.SPU team won their third consecutive title by defeating Silpakorn University's EDU SU JUNIOR team 19–11. Sripatum University made history this year by winning both the men's and women's championships.
Suporn Denpasal, Senior Executive Director of non-alcoholic beverage business for Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, stated that the championship has achieved continued success and growing popularity, with 146 teams participating across four regional qualifying rounds. He emphasized est Cola's commitment to creating an "est AWESOME PLAYGROUND" for young people to express their passion and demonstrate their unique talents. The company will sponsor the championship teams' international competition travel to provide experience, develop their potential, and support their paths toward professional and national team careers.
Nipont Chuvalitmonthian, President of the Basketball Association of Thailand, confirmed that the est Cola 3×3 Basketball U-League 2026 represents an important step in developing Thai basketball, providing a crucial platform for young athletes to compete at the international level.
