27 Jul 2012
LONDON (3x3) - With London becoming the centre of the sporting universe over the next two weeks, FIBA and the Czech Olympic Committee have teamed up to bring 3x3 basketball to the British capital.
Curious passers-by and sports fans as well as Basketball players will be able to discover the fast-growing discipline, which is bidding for a place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in just four years' time, at the 'Czech House' in London (52 Upper Street London - N1 OQH) between 28 July and 11 August.
Every day from 11 am to 7 pm (local time) people will be able to play pick-up games, open tournaments, follow high-level games as well as take part in a number of fun activities to help discover 3x3.
Demonstrations of the revolutionary community website and individual worldwide ranking system 3x3planet.com and its App will be provided by on-site staff, while players and spectators can win a wide range of prizes, with free give-aways - including 3x3 game jerseys - also up for grabs.
To make it an even more enjoyable experience, former athletes are expected to show-up and join in on the fun.
For more information please click here or contact 3x3@fiba.com.
FIBA