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After a tough group stage, where the French teams came out on top, the final matches kept the audience excited and engaged.</p>\n\n<p>The teams were so evenly matched that some games were decided by free throws. In the end, the final was an exciting match between the two Bordeaux teams, who took first and second place. The Zuzenak teams competed strongly for the top spots, and the Salto Bera Bera teams played a close game for fifth and sixth place.</p>\n<img alt=\"Wild Chair Basketball 3x3 Tournament Salto Foundation\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"c611b79f-e530-49d8-a3d7-920ce659c8dd\" src=\"/sites/free2move.org/files/inline-images/foundation-news-3x3-wild-basketball-2026-02.jpg\" class=\"align-center\">\n<h2 class=\"subtitle\">More than just a game: the real impact of 3x3</h2>\n\n<p>For the SALTO FOUNDATION, the real success of the event is its positive social impact and the values it shares. The 3x3 format worked well again, letting teams of up to four players rotate often, so everyone had a fair chance to play.</p>\n\n<p class=\"quote\">This year, we saw new faces – players who dared to take the leap and participate for the very first time. That is our greatest victory: opening up spaces where sport is a right and an accessible celebration for everyone.</p>\n<img alt=\"Wild Chair Basketball 3x3 Tournament Salto Foundation\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"2abe4245-26a4-4a2f-bd9a-cea64ca4a2a1\" src=\"/sites/free2move.org/files/inline-images/foundation-news-3x3-wild-basketball-2026-03.jpg\" class=\"align-center\">\n<h2 class=\"subtitle\">Looking to the Future</h2>\n\n<p>As the cheers fade at Sagüés, Salto Bera Bera and the Foundation are already planning for next year. 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