Zijie Lu on Phygital Basketball: "It’s addictive!"
Zijie Lu talks about his journey from professional 5-on-5 basketball to Phygital Basketball and GOTF 2026 in Astana.
Tag: Phygital Basketball
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Features
Basketball’s Mister Nice goes phygital
Legendary player Dominique Gentil opens up about playing phygital basketball and the “Mister Nice“ title that matters most to him
From playing basketball in Mali to Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 – the journey of a phygital athlete
Can phygital sport open new international opportunities for athletes? Yacouba Diallo believes so. Find out why in the full interview.
Tsimafei Paraliou on his return to basketball following cancer battle
Tsimafei Paraliou went through six rounds of chemo and wasn't supposed to make it, but his unborn daughter gave him a reason to fight. Now he's suiting up for Team Minsk at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026.
Exclusive interview with Tolegen Ismatov: 3x3 basketball superstar from Uzbekistan
Meet Tolegen Ismatov, one of the leading basketball players from Uzbekistan and find out why he’s taking part in Phygital Contenders Astana 2026.
From injury to victory: the transformation of Tansu Aksoy
Tansu Aksoy played professional basketball in the Turkish League and competed in the Euroleague youth tournament – until a ruptured Achilles tendon threatened to end his career. Instead, Aksoy decided to rewrite the script.
News
03/08
Wilders win! Phygital Basketball has new champions
A dramatic day of finals in Astana saw Wilders end LIGA PRO TEAM's reign, while Dangerous beat Triada to secure third place.
02/08
Phygital Basketball: LIGA PRO TEAM and Wilders to meet in blockbuster final
Reigning champions LIGA PRO TEAM will defend their title against Wilders after two gripping semifinals. Triada and Dangerous will battle for bronze.
01/08
Phygital Basketball – Triada, Wilders, Dangerous and LIGA PRO TEAM through to semifinals
With a place in the semifinals up for grabs, the final eight teams arrived at the Qazaqstan Arena with one mission in mind – win at all costs.
31/07
Phygital Basketball Day 3: Agony and ecstasy in group stage playoffs
First teams have gone home. Learn how the day unfolded and who is continuing their journey in Astana
30/07
Group stage continues with more thrilling Phygital Basketball action
Learn who will have to battle for survival in Friday’s playoffs
29/07
Phygital Basketball kicks off Games of the Future 2026 with thrilling opening-day action
Start of Phygital Basketball 3on3 Freestyle competition featured reigning champions, home favourites and dramatic comebacks.
