Streetball Kosova facts for kids
Streetball Kosova is a popular streetball tournament. It has been held every year since 2000. The games take place in the outdoor amphitheater near the swimming pool in Germia Park, Pristina, Kosovo. In 2014, it was the 15th time this exciting event happened without stopping.
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History of Streetball Kosova
How Streetball Kosova Started
Many people are interested in the Streetball Kosova games. Hundreds of teams and thousands of players have joined over the years. Teams are made up of players of different ages and genders. A lot of people come to watch the games.
Expanding the Tournament
In 2005, Streetball Kosova held its first tournament across seven main cities in Kosovo. This helped more people get involved. In 2006, the tournament even went to New York City, USA. This was the first time it was held outside of Kosovo.
International Competitions
In 2009, Streetball Kosova teams took part in the Prague International Streetball Cup. This event is held in the Czech Republic. The next year, in 2010, Team Akull Kosova represented Streetball Kosova. They played very well and finished in third place.
New Rules and Categories
The 2012 Streetball Kosova tournament happened on June 9 and 10. For the first time, they used FIBA 3x3 rules. These are special rules for three-on-three basketball games. The tournament had three different groups:
- Senior Male (older boys and men)
- Senior Female (older girls and women)
- Junior's (younger players)
Team Kujta won the tournament in the Senior class that year.
Gallery
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2006 Hoop It Up Championship. Kosova and USA teams
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2010 Streetball Europe, Hungary vs Kosova
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2011 Streetball Europe, Finalists
