The FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League, a European 3×3 basketball competition dedicated to youth teams, is set to host a stage in Romania for the third consecutive year at ParkLake Shopping Center, from July 5-7.
Romania’s national teams, both men’s and women’s, will face off against teams from the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Spain, and Turkey over three days of competition, with the goal of qualifying for the FIBA 3×3 World Cup U23.
The matches will take place on the indoor court set up inside ParkLake Shopping Center, and entry to the event is free. Fans are encouraged to come and support the Romanian teams and enjoy the spacious fan zone, which will be set up outdoors on the walkway leading to IOR Park.
Basketball-Themed Games, Contests, and Prizes: A True Marathon of Surprises at the 3×3 Basketball Festival
Basketball-themed games and contests promoting outdoor physical activity, a real marathon of prizes, activities for all family members, non-stop music, and many other surprises are prepared to welcome basketball and sports enthusiasts alike.
Germany, the bronze medalist at the 2023 Youth World Championships in the men’s category, Czech Republic, which finished fifth in the same competition, and Spain, the third-place finisher in the Women’s Nations League final last year, are the top favorites in the competition. Spectators will have the chance to watch the future Olympic stars of this discipline.
3×3 Basketball has been part of the Olympic program since the Tokyo 2020 edition of the Games.
Between matches, the central court will host entertainment moments offered by artists from the Bucharest Metropolitan Circus, street dance groups, and plenty of prize-winning contests. Spectators are welcome to attend the event with their pets, as ParkLake Shopping Center is pet-friendly.
The event runs daily from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The event is organized by Sport Arena Streetball and the Romanian Basketball Federation in collaboration with ParkLake Shopping Center and is funded by the Sector 3 City Hall through non-reimbursable funds from the local budget.
The event partners are Mastercard, Nike, BCR, BCR Leasing, BCR Life Insurance – VIG, SMT Subaru, Tissot, Horizon, Kandia Dulce, Pep&Pepper, and Gelateria La Romana.
