Latvia's men's 3x3 basketball team opens European Championship with a win

Latvia's men's 3x3 basketball national team successfully began the European Championship group stage on Saturday in Antwerp, Belgium, securing a win in its first match.

The Latvian squad featured Nauris Miezis, Zigmārs Raimo, Rihards Kuksiks and Kristaps Gludītis. The quartet represented Latvia in the tournament's opening game, and the successful start gives hope for a strong continuation through the group stage.

Tournament format

The European Championship in 3x3 basketball in Antwerp is being held in a group-stage format, where teams face each other to secure spots in the subsequent knockout rounds. For the Latvian team, the opening win is an important step toward the remaining matches in the group.

3x3 basketball is a format featuring fewer players on the court at once compared to classic basketball, with games played at a faster pace and over a shorter duration. In recent years, this format has become a regular part of the international basketball competition calendar, and the European Championship is one of the discipline's main annual tournaments.

Latvia's team will continue competing in the group stage with the goal of securing a place in the later stages of the tournament. Further results and the team's upcoming match schedule are expected to be announced later.