Latvia's 3x3 basketball champions welcomed home at Riga airport
Latvia's 3x3 basketball team won the European Cup in Antwerp, ending a nine-year drought without a title in the tournament. Two of the four champions were greeted at Riga airport.
Latvia's national 3x3 basketball team won the European Cup last weekend in Antwerp, breaking a nine-year streak without victory in the tournament. The achievement drew significant attention in Latvia, and the day after returning home, team members received a warm welcome at Riga airport.
Welcome at the airport
Of the four champions, two — Nauris Miezis and Rihards Kuksiks — arrived at Riga airport. Both players gave an interview to Latvian Television, sharing their thoughts on the team's path to victory in Antwerp.
About the tournament
The European Cup in 3x3 basketball is a significant continental competition, and Latvia's previous win in the tournament came nine years ago. The new victory is seen as an important return to the top of Latvian 3x3 basketball success after a long stretch without trophies in this format.
In the interview, the players highlighted team chemistry and confident play as the key factors behind the title win. Latvian 3x3 basketball has gained international recognition in recent years, and this victory reaffirms the country's place among the elite in this sport.
