Author: Andu Kedei

Tight Finals and a Court Invasion on the Last Day of Competition

Andu Kedei

If you were looking for pure adrenaline this weekend, Drumul Taberei Park was the place to be. The 3×3 basketball competition delivered drama from start to finish: of the seven finals played on Sunday, four went to overtime, and two of the remaining three were decided by a single point. It would be hard to script more suspense than that. Ecoland was the standout team of the day, reaching the final in both the men’s and women’s categories. The women’s side came out on top, defeating Farul Constanța 18–17, while…

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Dunking Over a Car at BCR Sport Arena Streetball

Andu Kedei

The first edition of this year’s BCR Sport Arena Streetball wrapped up Sunday evening with a closing show that matched the scale of the event, leaving the crowd at Drumul Taberei Park with memories to last a while. If the day belonged to competition and sport, the evening was all about entertainment, taken quite literally to new heights. The highlight of the night came courtesy of the Dunking Devils, a Slovenian acrobatic team renowned for their jaw-dropping slam dunks. The group pulled off a dunk over a car, clearing the…

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Over 20 Sports and Entertainment Zones at BCR Sport Arena Streetball

Andu Kedei

For three days, the basin of the recreational lake in Drumul Taberei, Sector 6, became a full-blown hub of sport and entertainment. BCR Sport Arena Streetball went far beyond a 3×3 basketball tournament, delivering a well-rounded experience across more than 20 dedicated activity zones. Alongside the 500 players competing in the official 3×3 basketball event, thousands of visitors of all ages had the chance to take part in or watch a remarkable range of activities: volleyball, table tennis, martial arts, rugby, jump rope, dance, Zumba, skateboarding, badminton, mini basketball, mini…

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Every Sport You can Enjoy at BCR Sport Arena Streetball

Andu Kedei

BCR Sport Arena Streetball is about more than just competition. The event is built from the ground up as a full family experience, and this Saturday, Drumul Taberei Park transforms into a space where anyone can get actively involved, regardless of age or skill level. The activity lineup is packed. Alongside the scheduled matches and shows, visitors can pick up a racket for volleyball, badminton, or pickleball, step onto the pitch for mini football or rugby, drop in on a skateboard, or watch and even try: trial bike, karate, or…

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Over 450 Players Set to Compete in the First Event of BCR Sport Arena Streetball Season 21

Andu Kedei

3×3 basketball is, as always, the beating heart of BCR Sport Arena Streetball and the first sign that Season 21 is kicking off strong came even before the ball was tipped: registrations sold out within hours. The U18 category generated the most excitement, drawing 24 registered teams, followed closely by U14 Boys with 23 teams. The numbers speak for themselves, the 3×3 basketball scene among young players has never been bigger. But all eyes are on the Men’s Open, the tournament’s elite division, where 16 teams have signed up. A…

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Rapid’s 3×3 Players Top National Rankings Across Four Countries

Andu Kedei

FIBA 3×3 has published the national rankings at the start of 2026, for both men’s and women’s competitions. In Romania, the top spot on the men’s side is held by Iannis Alexandru Păduraru, while Alina Podar leads the women’s standings. Păduraru, 22, represented Romania last season in the Youth Nations League circuit. In addition, he won the third stop of the national BCR Sport Arena Streetball circuit in the U21 category. Alina Podar competed last season in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series with CS Rapid, a team that made its…

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Celebratory finale at BCR Sport Arena Streetball 2024

Andu Kedei

The exhibition match featuring Andrei Pavel, Anghel Damian, and Virgil Stănescu against the 2014 European champions marked a grand conclusion to the 2024 season of the BCR Sport Arena Streetball national 3×3 basketball circuit. The event took place over the weekend on the courts of Politehnica University Bucharest. More than 570 teams and 2,500 players participated throughout this season’s six BCR Sport Arena Streetball tournaments, which featured 950 3×3 basketball games. The final event coincided with the 10th anniversary of Romania’s 2014 European Championship win in 3×3 basketball. Angel Santana,…

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Celebration of sports at the final BCR Sport Arena Streetball tournament of 2024

Andu Kedei

The final of the BCR Sport Arena Streetball national 3×3 basketball circuit will be a true celebration of sports, featuring the anniversary of Romania’s European title in 3×3 basketball, the introduction of pickleball, the latest sports sensation, decisive 3×3 basketball matches, and numerous other activities, both sporting and cultural. The event, which will take place from Friday to Sunday, will also mark the last tournament hosted at the current Poli Arena setup, the venue where the journey of 3×3 basketball from the streets to the Olympic Games began in October…

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3×3 Basketball brings Olympic spirit to Iulius Town Timișoara

Andu Kedei

Following its resounding success in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, 3×3 basketball was the main attraction last weekend at Iulius Town in Timișoara, where the fifth stop of the BCR Sport Arena Streetball national circuit took place. The competition saw 60 teams and 240 players registered, including two legendary players from Romania’s national basketball team and Timișoara basketball, Dan Păltinișanu and Bogdan Popescu. The two competed against each other in the 35+ category, where Popescu, a 2014 European champion with Romania’s 3×3 national team, dominated the final with 15 points…

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3×3 basketball spectacle at Iulius Mall Iași: 300 players battled for prizes at BCR Sport Arena Streetball

Andu Kedei

For the first time since 2019, BCR Sport Arena Streetball returned to Iași, delivering impressive moments during the national 3×3 basketball circuit tournament at Iulius Mall. Nearly 300 players and 75 teams across all categories participated in the Iași tournament, where over 130 3×3 basketball games were played. Hundreds of participants arrived as early as Friday to join the games and activities on the three courts and in the fan zone, all set up in the Iulius Mall parking lot. Children, parents, basketball players or not, were curious when they…

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