So 3x3 basketball becomes the future of inclusive sport in Austria!

So 3x3 basketball becomes the future of inclusive sport in Austria!

Hannover, Deutschland - basketball has a long and rich story that goes back to 3,000 years in North America. The first written mentions of similar games date to 1591. Sport, as we know it today, was launched in 1891 by James A. Nismith in Springfield, Massachusetts. The first women's basketball game took place on March 22, 1893 at Smith College. Since then, basketball has continued to develop.

After the Second World War, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1949, and in 1950 the league experienced a turning point when it was opened to African -American players. Chuck Cooper was the first player to be drafted into NBA, Nathaniel Clifton was the first with a contract, and Earl Lloyd was the first player to work on the field. Basketball quickly became an expression of many African Americans in urban communities.

basketball at the Olympic Games

The sport found its way into the Olympic Games in 1936 and the women joined the competition in 1976. Wheelchair basketball has a similar story because it has been Paralympic since 1960 and 1968. In recent years, the game of the game has gained popularity. Introduced in 2010, 3 × 3 basketball 2020 was Olympic and has continued to be accessible and beneficial for participation in many different countries. At the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Latvia (men) and the USA (women) won the gold medal. In 2024 the Netherlands (men) and again the USA (women) won the gold medal.

basketball is not only a sport, but also a means of inclusion, which also becomes clear in Austria. In the World Cup 2023 and the EM 2024, including games, and in 2024 the first wheelchair 3 × 3 European Championship was held. In Germany, the 3 × 3 wheelchair basketball is offered at various locations. The organization takes place in cooperation with 3 × 3 Germany and tournaments take place at various venues.

3 × 3 wheelchair basketball in Germany

teams in 3 × 3 wheelchair basketball can log in via the FIBA ​​3 × 3 website, whereby the registration money is paid to the responsible organizers. These East and West teams create game plans and provide the judge and the referees. The two best teams of each tournament qualify for the final weekend, which is planned for the early September in Hanover. Stefanie Rabert is available for questions at the email: stefanie.rabert@drs-rollstuhlbasketball.de.

basketball remains a sport with a fascinating story and the global range and the social importance of the game is shown in both 5 × 5 and 3 × 3 format. The next generation of basketball players will continue to promote inclusion and democratization of sport, while events such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships are delighting millions of viewers.