(ANSA) - Rome, June 12 - The Italian women's 3x3 basketball
national team won the world championship in Manila on Tuesday,
beating defending champions Russia in the final.
As the name suggests, 3x3 is three-a-side basketball but,
unlike the regular game, it is played with just one hoop.
It is a new Olympic sport.
Basketball: Italy women's 3x3 world champions (2)
Azzurre beat defending champions Russia