Year: 2026

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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