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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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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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The World’s Best 3×3 Basketball Teams Head to Bucharest for One Final Battle Before the World Tour Final

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The elite 3×3 basketball teams representing the Netherlands, France, and Lithuania – the Paris 2024 Olympic medalists – are coming to Bucharest for one final showdown before the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final. The event, hosted by ParkLake Shopping Center on November 8–9, is supported by CS Rapid Bucharest and organized with the backing of the Ilfov County Council. Teams Amsterdam (Netherlands), Toulouse (France), and Raudondvaris (Lithuania), all featuring Olympic medalists from Paris 2024, will join the world’s current number one team, Ub (Serbia), at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour…

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Epic Finale for the 2025 BCR Sport Arena Streetball: Legends, Celebrities & Thousands of Fans Hit the Court

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From football icons like Bogdan Stelea, Marius Niculae, and Ionel Dănciulescu, to athletes from hockey, rugby, and volleyball — all accepted the challenge to step onto the 3×3 court for the grand finale of the 2025 BCR Sport Arena Streetball season. The event took place this weekend in front of the City Hall of Bucharest’s Sector 1. Among the special guests were actor Șerban Pavlu, who reminisced about his high school basketball days at Ion Neculce, and entertainer Horia Brenciu, who passionately cheered for his son Toma, playing in the…

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Urban Sports, Music, and Fun Under the Chestnut Trees: BCR Sport Arena Streetball Heads to Ploiești

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For three vibrant days, from July 25 to 27, the BCR Sport Arena Streetball urban sports festival will take center stage during the Republica de sub Castani event, organized by the Municipality of Ploiești on the iconic Bulevardul Independenței (Castanilor). With over 15 sports and activity zones designed for every member of the family, a fan zone packed with interactive games, an eSports & tech area, non-stop music, and hourly prize contests, the event promises a full weekend of excitement — and entry is free! 🎉 Part of the 20th…

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Romanian teams shine at the ParkLake Shopping Center 3×3 urban sports festival

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A spectacular weekend of 3×3 basketball and urban sports brought ParkLake Shopping Center to life, where fans witnessed top-level competition, vibrant entertainment, and strong performances from Romanian teams in both international tournaments hosted in the Romanian capital. Rapid București Makes the Podium in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Romanian club CS Rapid București continued their impressive debut season in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, securing their second podium finish of the year. The team – featuring Romanian national players Alina Podar and Alexandra Bobar, along with international stars Hortense Limouzin…

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Romania Hosts Two Top-Level FIBA 3×3 Tournaments

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Between July 11–13, 2025, ParkLake Shopping Center will become the scene of one of the most spectacular basketball events in Romania this year. Two official FIBA 3×3 competitions – the Women’s Series and the Youth Nations League – will bring to Bucharest some of the world’s top female players and the most promising U23 talents from across Europe. Organized by Sport Arena Streetball in partnership with CS Rapid București, the event is part of the official FIBA 3×3 calendar. Admission is free for all spectators. Back on the Women’s Series…

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