Vladimir Agababyan now leads "Shakhtar", the squad designated to support the Belarusian national team in the 3x3 basketball category.
Belarusian 3x3 Basketball Team Set to Make International Debut
Vladimir Agababyan, a renowned figure in basketball coaching, is leading a new Belarusian national 3x3 basketball squad as they prepare to make their debut at several international multi-sport events. This marks an exciting milestone for Belarus's presence in the fast-growing 3x3 basketball format.
Team Debut
The new team consists of top-class players, including Sergei Vabishchevich, Maxim Koratsov, Maxim Sazonov, Yan Marinyn, Ilya Milashevskiy, Alexei Navoychik, Anton Zaretskiy, and Alexei Baldin. They will be under the guidance of Agababyan, who has a rich coaching background, including leading the Russian 3x3 basketball team to a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Competition Schedule
The team's first outings are planned across prominent international events:
- BRICS Games: Belarus will join BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in a 3x3 basketball competition. While Belarus’s involvement is yet to be confirmed officially, it is expected to serve as a guest or invitee team.
- World Friendship Games: This global event emphasizing international cooperation through sports will provide the Belarusian team with an opportunity to gain experience against diverse international opponents.
Significance
The debut highlights Belarus’s strategic push into 3x3 basketball, a sport gaining Olympic and worldwide prominence. Under Agababyan’s guidance, the team is expected to develop strong tactical skills adapted to the fast-paced 3x3 format. Participation in these games allows Belarus to build international relationships and gain exposure for its players.
Summary
The competitions will serve as preparation stages for the 2024 BRICS Games and the World Friendship Games. The new wards of Vladimir Agababyan will make their debut in the third round of the Russia-Belarus Friendship League on November 19. Maxim Ryazhenkov, Chairman of the Belarusian Basketball Federation, noted that these specialists will help the players prepare and represent Belarus honorably in international tournaments.
Salihorsk "Shakhtyor", a club renowned for its sporting traditions and teams in individual sports, supported by OJSC "Belaruskali", will continue to serve as the base team for the national 3x3 basketball team of Belarus. "Shakhtyor" will be the first Belarusian club to participate in the Russian championship. Fans and sports analysts will be watching closely as the team embarks on this competitive journey.
The new Belarusian 3x3 basketball team, led by coach Vladimir Agababyan, will make their international debut at several upcoming multi-sport events, including the BRICS Games and the World Friendship Games. These competitions are significant as they mark Belarus's strategic push into the fast-growing 3x3 basketball format and provide an opportunity for the team to gain exposure and build international relationships.
