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Yakutsk Basketball 3x3 Club Championship Kicks Off
The Yakutsk Basketball 3x3 Club Championship, a part of the nationwide "Orange Ball" mass sports event, has begun in Yakutsk, Russia on August 7. This multi-age tournament features 40 teams, with participants ranging from children under 11 to veterans aged 40 and above.
The tournament includes both boys and girls teams across various age categories. The 15-17 age group is represented by junior and youth teams, while men's and women's teams aged 18 and above are also featured. The unique aspect of this tournament is the inclusion of a category for players aged 40 and above.
Each team in the Yakutsk Basketball 3x3 Club Championship consists of four players, a coach, and a representative. The rules allow for some flexibility in age group participation, with players in the 40+ category allowed to compete in both the 40+ and 18+ age groups. However, other participants can only register in one age group.
The tournament follows the typical format of 3x3 basketball tournaments, with teams of three players on the court plus one substitute. The precise number of teams in each age category and the structure of the tournament are not publicly available but may be found on the dedicated local Yakutsk basketball federation website, through direct contact with the event organizers, or via official announcements or social media from the championship itself.
As the competition progresses, fans and basketball enthusiasts in Yakutsk and beyond are eager to see the skills and camaraderie on display in this diverse and exciting tournament. The Yakutsk Basketball 3x3 Club Championship promises to be an unforgettable event in the world of Russian basketball.
The tournament in Yakutsk, part of the "Orange Ball" mass sports event, features basketball teams of various age categories, including those playing the popular sport of NBA. The Yakutsk Basketball 3x3 Club Championship includes both junior and youth teams in the 15-17 age group, as well as men's and women's teams aged 18 and above, and even a category for players aged 40 and above, showcasing the intergenerational love for sports like basketball and the NBA.
