Madhya Pradesh and Telangana Clinch Gold in 3x3 Basketball at National Games
Dehradun, February 4 (PTI) — Madhya Pradesh and Telangana emerged victorious in the men's and women's basketball 3x3 competitions, defeating Kerala in the finals to claim gold at the National Games in Dehradun on Tuesday.
In a thrilling men's final, Madhya Pradesh edged Kerala 22-20 in a nail-biting contest. The win earned Madhya Pradesh the gold, while Kerala had to settle for silver. Tamil Nadu secured the bronze medal after defeating Telangana 21-16 in a closely contested third-place match.
The women's final saw Telangana dominate Kerala with a commanding 21-11 victory, successfully defending the 3x3 title they had won at the 2023 National Games in Goa. Kerala, despite a valiant effort, had to accept silver. Madhya Pradesh took home the bronze after overcoming Tamil Nadu 14-12 in the third-place clash.
Earlier in the semifinals, Madhya Pradesh had triumphed 18-14 over Telangana, while Kerala narrowly defeated Tamil Nadu 16-15. On the women's side, Telangana beat Tamil Nadu 18-11, and Kerala secured their place in the final with a 13-10 win over Madhya Pradesh.
Dehradun, February 4 (PTI) — Madhya Pradesh and Telangana emerged victorious in the men's and women's basketball 3x3 competitions, defeating Kerala in the finals to claim gold at the National Games in Dehradun on Tuesday.
In a thrilling men's final, Madhya Pradesh edged Kerala 22-20 in a nail-biting contest. The win earned Madhya Pradesh the gold, while Kerala had to settle for silver. Tamil Nadu secured the bronze medal after defeating Telangana 21-16 in a closely contested third-place match.
The women's final saw Telangana dominate Kerala with a commanding 21-11 victory, successfully defending the 3x3 title they had won at the 2023 National Games in Goa. Kerala, despite a valiant effort, had to accept silver. Madhya Pradesh took home the bronze after overcoming Tamil Nadu 14-12 in the third-place clash.
Earlier in the semifinals, Madhya Pradesh had triumphed 18-14 over Telangana, while Kerala narrowly defeated Tamil Nadu 16-15. On the women's side, Telangana beat Tamil Nadu 18-11, and Kerala secured their place in the final with a 13-10 win over Madhya Pradesh.
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