Astana, Kazakhstan — June 2026
ZM NITUI has won the Phygital Basketball championship at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 after completing an unbeaten tournament and defeating MINSK in a dramatic final.
The competition combined traditional basketball skills with digital basketball gameplay, requiring teams to be successful both on the court and in the virtual arena. ZM NITUI showed incredible consistency throughout the tournament, winning every match and demonstrating excellent teamwork, creativity, and tactical ability.
The final against MINSK was one of the most exciting matches of the event. ZM NITUI narrowly won the digital stage 19–18 before delivering a dominant performance in the physical basketball stage. Their overall score of 38–27 secured the championship trophy and confirmed their place at the Games of the Future 2026.
After the victory, the team celebrated their achievement and highlighted the importance of combining technology and sport. Their success represents the future of competitive gaming, where athletes must master both physical and digital challenges.
With this championship, ZM NITUI has established itself as one of the leading names in phygital basketball and will now prepare for the Games of the Future 2026, where they will compete against the world’s top teams.
