Vienna conquers the 3x3 world: experience basketball action until Sunday!

Vienna conquers the 3x3 world: experience basketball action until Sunday!

Heumarkt, 1010 Wien, Österreich - basketball lover! As of today, June 12, 2025, the Heumarkt in Vienna will become the scene of an exciting 3 × 3 basketball Masters event of the World Tour. For four days, until Sunday, visitors can expect gripping matches, impressive athletes and a lot of action. The Austrian team, the Vienna team, currently occupies fifth place in the world rankings and can resurrect as a serious challenger. Matthias Linortner, the coach, emphasizes: "A tournament victory is possible, but the daily constitution will be decisive", as the Kurier

After a linortner withdrawal -related withdrawal from Linortner at the EM 2024, he is now coming back with a new momentum. The two European champions Nico Kaltenbrunner and Fabio Söhler are in the team. Spielmacher Quincy Diggs also gives his comeback. The hay market is not only stimulated by the games; The atmosphere is also great, with admission that is basically free. ÖBV boss Helmut Niederhofer describes the event as the largest basketball event in Austria. The press still emphasizes that safety precautions in Graz have been increased and some side events had to be canceled, for a safe atmosphere too guarantee.

Successful experience in 3 × 3 basketball

Austria's basketball story has reached a new milestone. The Austrian basketball players recently won the 3 × 3 European Championship in the Vienna Prater and crowned themselves with a narrow 18:17 victory over Serbia in the final. A sensational success that was duly celebrated by 4,000 fans in the stadium. Previously, the team defeated in the semi -finals in Lithuania with 21:14. Nico Kaltenbrunner expressed euphoric: "Now we are European champions, and that just feels great." Toni Blazan also had his pride in the great performance. The victory of the Austrian wheelchair basketball players who defeated Poland with 15:14 in the final was also remarkable.

a good feeling for women

Not only the men show great performances, the Austrian women's basketball team also comes to Vienna with positive energy. The players Alexia Allesch, Anja Fuchs-Robtin, Rebekka Kalaydjiev and Sigrid Koizar have qualified with the aim of moving into the quarter-finals. They dream of playing up to 3,000 fans. With a prize money of $ 40,000 for the first place in men and $ 14,000 for the women's team, the motivation is great.

This weekend promises plenty of excitement and entertainment in the basketball country Austria. It remains to be seen whether the domestic teams can meet expectations. One thing is certain: Basketball has a permanent place in Austria and the fans are ready to support their teams loudly!