Unatoč problemima s povremeno jakim vjetrom, protekloga vikenda (petak i subota, 27. i 28. lipnja) uspješno je u Bolu na otoku Braču realiziran spektakularni međunarodni 3×3 košarkaški turnir koji je po mnogo čemu bio poseban i predstavljao je vrhunac dosadašnjeg dijela aktualne četvrte sezone PRO 3×3 Tour 2025. driven by Opel.
U prvom redu, turnir je organiziran na jedinstvenoj atraktivnoj lokaciji, plaži Zlatni rat, što je prvi put da je jedan službeni međunarodni 3×3 turnir, u okviru Svjetske košarkaške federacije (FIBA), održan na posebnom 3×3 terenu postavljenom na jednoj od najljepših i globalno najpopularnijih morskih plaža, i to u ljetnoj sezoni. Zatim, na turniru su snage odmjerili ponajbolji 3×3 timovi iz ovoga dijela Europe. Ovaj je turnir u obje muške kategorije (seniorskoj Elite Men i juniorskoj U-19) okupio najuspješnije ekipe s prva četiri ovosezonska PRO 3×3 turnira plus još nekoliko ekipa koje su plasman ostvarile pobjedama na inozemnim partnerskim turnirima ili su dobile pozivnicu, tzv. wild card, organizatora.
U iznimno jakoj konkurenciji ukupno 14 izvrsnih 3×3 ekipa iz šest europskih zemalja – Italije, Mađarske, Slovenije, Srbije, Bosne i Hercegovine i Hrvatske – na kraju je u seniorskoj Elite Men kategoriji slavila sjajna momčad Team BiH Tesla Luks (Bosna i Hercegovina). Ona je u finalnom dvoboju, odigranom u subotu navečer (28. lipnja), svladala odličnu ekipu Užice Zlatiborac 3×3 iz Srbije rezultatom 10:5. Zanimljivo je kako je pobjednički tim bio sastavljen od igrača koji se nalaze na užem i širem popisu reprezentacije Bosne i Hercegovine u 3×3 košarci. Tako su ga činili standardni reprezentativci Amar Alibegović i Aleksandar Lazić, a značajan doprinos dali su i Filip Kaluđerović i Goran Vidović. Slavlje nakon finalne pobjede bilo je veliko jer je – budući da je bolski turnir imao prestižan status FIBA Questa – osim novčane nagrade od 2.000 eura i FIBA bodova, prvoplasirana ekipa Team BiH Tesla Luks ostvarila ono što im je bio primarni cilj: plasman na jak FIBA 3×3 World Tour Masters koji će se 19. i 20. srpnja 2025. održati u Hong Kongu! Koliko je konkurencija na ovom natjecanju bila snažna dokazuje i činjenica da je momčad Liman iz Srbije, koja je trenutačno 6. ekipa na svjetskoj FIBA ljestvici, zaustavljena u polufinalu i na kraju je u Bolu osvojila 3. mjesto.
Ništa manje zanimljiva i napeta nisu bila nadmetanja i u juniorskoj U19 kategoriji, u kojoj se sučelilo osam momčadi. Za dominaciju ekipa iz Bosne i Hercegovine na ovom turniru pobrinule su se momčadi Lukavac 3×3 i Dominus Menprom 3×3 koje su se jedna drugoj suprotstavile u završnom obračunu. Bolja je, uvjerljivim rezultatom 15:8, na kraju bila ekipa Lukavac 3×3 i osvojila titulu pobjednika. Za nju su nastupili: Rijad Čaušević, Ahmed Čirak, Amer Murgić i Hamza Softić. Treće mjesto među juniorima zauzela je hrvatska momčad Tijarica.
Poseban dio atraktivnog dvodnevnog 3×3 košarkaškog happeninga organiziran je u subotu prije podne i rano poslije podne (28. lipnja) na istom terenu. Tada je, u organizaciji Košarkaškog kluba Adriatic iz Splita, odigran #AdriaticTour, 3×3 košarkaški turnir za djecu i mlade. Na turniru u Bolu nastupilo je 14 muških i ženskih ekipa iz košarkaških klubova, ponajprije Splitsko-dalmatinske županije, ali i cijele Hrvatske. Najboljim ekipama u tri kategorije (U-13, U-15 i U-17) na kraju samog natjecanja je Bruno Šundov, predsjednik KK Adriatic i nekadašnji proslavljeni NBA igrač i hrvatski reprezentativac, uručio nagrade osigurane u partnerstvu sa sponzorom Adriatic Toura, Decathlonom. Pokrovitelji ovoga dijela turnira bili su Splitsko-dalmatinska županija i Turistička zajednica Splitsko-dalmatinske županije.
Osim toga, tijekom oba dana turnira na Zlatnom ratu održano je još nekoliko zanimljivih događanja. U revijalnom dijelu obje večeri publiku su svojim umijećem oduševili članovi slovenske akrobatske skupine Dunking Devils koja iza sebe ima preko 2000 nastupa u više od 55 zemalja svijeta. Organizirane su i brojne zanimljive nagradne igre i natjecanja za gledatelje. Drugoga dana u Bolu je održan i već tradicionalni Kids Day s brojnim sadržajima i događanjima namijenjenima djeci, a provedena je i već standardna edukacija o 3×3 košarci za igrače, suce, pomoćne suce, djecu i gledatelje.
„Završetak 3×3 košarkaškog turnira na Zlatnom ratu još jednom je pokazao koliko sport i turizam mogu zajedno doprinijeti promociji Bola kao vrhunske destinacije. Ponosni smo što smo ugostili vrhunske sportaše iz cijele regije u ovom jedinstvenom ambijentu, podno borova i tik uz more. Zahvaljujem se organizatorima iz Udruge PRO 3×3, volonterima i svim posjetiteljima koji su svojom nazočnošću i pozitivnom energijom doprinijeli sjajnoj atmosferi. Ovakvi događaji potvrđuju da Bol živi punim plućima i izvan klasične turističke ponude – te s nestrpljenjem iščekujemo nova sportska i kulturna događanja koja nas očekuju kroz ljeto“, u ime domaćina izjavio je zadovoljni Ante Trutanić, direktor Turističke zajednice Općine Bol.
„Ovo je organizacijski, tehnički i logistički realno bio najzahtjevniji turnir koji je održan u sklopu dosadašnje četiri sezone PRO 3×3 Toura. Naime, atraktivnost i jedinstvenost ove prelijepe lokacije postavila je pred nas kao organizatore i naše suradnike visoke prepreke. Jednu od njih – činjenicu da se šljunčana podloga Zlatnog rata kontinuirano pomiče uslijed atmosferskih i vremenskih promjena – uspješno smo svladali postavljanjem posebnog fiksnog drvenog sloja između šljunka i našeg vrhunskog 3×3 terena pa su ekipe imale odgovarajuću podlogu za igru. S drugom velikom preprekom, vjetrom koji je na mahove bio prilično jak, borili smo se svi skupa kroz obje večeri turnira, a zajedničkim snagama uspjeli smo to ipak prebroditi. Naglašavam da su u takvoj situaciji na turniru do izražaja više došle 3×3 momčadi koje su prilagodile svoju igru i više se oslonile na snagu, skočnost i prodore, nego na šut s poludistance i distance. Najvažnije od svega je da su u obje kategorije na kraju pobijedile ekipe koje su jako kvalitetne i koje su na ovom turniru realno pokazale najviše. Zahvaljujem se svima – partnerima, suradnicima, domaćinima, ekipama i brojnoj publici – jer smo svi zajednički na kraju iznijeli turnir koji će se dugo pamtiti. Također, posebno zahvaljujem gospodinu Bruni Šundovu i Košarkaškom klubu Adriatic iz Splita jer su u sklopu turnira na Zlatnom ratu organizirali prvo izdanje Adriatic Toura i još jednom pokazali kako ima mnogo kvalitetne djece i mladih koje su zainteresirani za 3×3 košarku. U tome je njezina budućnost“, istaknuo je Tomislav Prpić u ime organizatora iz Udruge PRO 3×3.
Bračko nadmetanje bilo je šesta postaja ovogodišnjeg PRO 3×3 Toura. Sada slijedi jedan vikend stanke, a potom PRO 3×3 Tour 2025. driven by Opel stiže u glavni hrvatski grad. Naime, idući, sedmi ovosezonski turnir bit će organiziran 11. i 12. srpnja 2025. u samom središtu Zagreba, na Trgu kralja Tomislava. Inače, ovogodišnji PRO 3×3 Tour se od 16. svibnja do 3. kolovoza 2025. održava na ukupno 10 impresivnih lokacija, većinom u središtima gradova, diljem Hrvatske.
PRO 3×3 Tour jedinstveni je sportsko-turističko-zabavno-edukativni događaj koji ima i natjecateljski karakter. Osim financijskih nagrada za najbolje, sve prijavljene ekipe iz Hrvatske i inozemstva prikupljaju bodove kako bi na taj način pokušale osigurati plasman na veliko finale u sklopu ovog Toura koje će biti organizirano 2. i 3. kolovoza 2025. u Novalji na otoku Pagu. Završni turnir PRO 3×3 Tour 2025. driven by Opel ima prestižan status FIBA Lite Questa za seniorsku mušku Elite Men kategoriju pa će njegov pobjednik 27. i 28. rujna 2025. putovati na FIBA 3×3 Challenger u Mataro (Španjolska).
PRO 3×3 Tour organizira Udruga PRO 3×3, uz potporu Hrvatske turističke zajednice, Ministarstva turizma i sporta Republike Hrvatske te tvrtke Energy Basket d.o.o. Glavni sponzor je Opel, a sponzori su još HEP, Cetina, Hell, XIXO, Lenovo, Mediteran produkcija, Enlio, Tahograf, Antao 2002, Culex i Aircash. Medijski pokrovitelji i partneri su Sportklub, Pixsell Photo & Video Agency i 24sata.
Partneri i sponzori turnira na Zlatnom ratu su Općina Bol, Turistička zajednica Općine Bol i Jadrolinija.
Vidimo se uskoro u Zagrebu!
Despite the problems with occasional strong wind, at Friday and Saturday, June 27th and 28th, a spectacular international 3×3 basketball tournament was successfully held in Bol on the island of Brač, which was special in many ways and represented the highlight of the current fourth season of the PRO 3×3 Tour 2025. driven by Opel.
First of all, the tournament was organized at a uniquely attractive location, Zlatni rat beach, which is the first time that an official international 3×3 tournament, within the framework of the World Basketball Federation (FIBA), has been held on a special 3×3 court set up on one of the most beautiful and globally popular sea beaches, and in the summer season. Then, the tournament gathered the best 3×3 teams from this part of Europe against each other. This tournament in both men’s categories (senior Elite Men and junior U-19) brought together the most successful teams from the first four PRO 3×3 stops this season, plus several other teams that achieved placement by winning foreign partner tournaments or received an invitation, the so-called wild card, organizer.
In extremely strong competition, a total of 14 excellent 3×3 teams from six European countries – Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia – in the end, the great team Team BiH Tesla Luks (Bosnia and Herzegovina) celebrated in the senior Elite Men category. In the final match, played on Saturday evening (June 28), they defeated the excellent team Užice Zlatiborac 3×3 from Serbia with a score of 10:5. It is interesting that the winning team was composed of players who are on the short and wide list of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team in 3×3 basketball. It consisted of standard national team members Amar Alibegović and Aleksandar Lazić, and Filip Kaluđerović and Goran Vidović also made a significant contribution. The celebration after the final victory was big because – since the tournament in Bol had the prestigious status of FIBA Quest – in addition to the cash prize of 2,000 euros and FIBA points, the first-place team Team BiH Tesla Luks achieved what was their primary goal: a place at the strong FIBA 3×3 World Tour Masters, which will be held on July 19 and 20, 2025 in Hong Kong! How strong the competition was in this competition is also proven by the fact that the Liman team from Serbia, which is currently the 6th team in the world FIBA rankings, was stopped in the semi-finals and eventually won 3rd place in Bol.
The competitions in the junior U19 category were no less interesting and intense, with eight teams competing. The dominance of teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina in this tournament was ensured by the teams Lukavac 3×3 and Dominus Menprom 3×3, which faced each other in the final match. The better team, with a convincing score of 15:8, was the Lukavac 3×3 team in the end and won the title of winner. The following players performed for them: Rijad Čaušević, Ahmed Čirak, Amer Murgić and Hamza Softić. The third place among the juniors was taken by the Croatian team Tijarica.
A special part of the attractive two-day 3×3 basketball happening was organized on Saturday morning and early afternoon (June 28) on the same court. Then, organized by the Adriatic Basketball Club from Split, the #AdriaticTour, a 3×3 basketball tournament for children and youth, was played. The tournament in Bol was attended by 14 men’s and women’s teams from basketball clubs, primarily from the Split-Dalmatia County, but also from all over Croatia. At the end of the competition, Bruno Šundov, president of the Adriatic Basketball Club and former famous NBA player and Croatian national team member, presented the best teams in three categories (U-13, U-15 and U-17) with prizes provided in partnership with the Adriatic Tour sponsor, Decathlon. The sponsors of this part of the tournament were the Split-Dalmatia County and the Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board.
In addition, several other interesting events were held during both days of the tournament at Zlatni rat. In the show part of both evenings, the audience was delighted with their skills by members of the Slovenian acrobatic group Dunking Devils, which has performed over 2,000 times in more than 55 countries around the world. Numerous interesting prize games and competitions for spectators were also organized. On the second day, the traditional Kids Day was held in Bol with numerous activities and events intended for children, and the standard 3×3 basketball education was also conducted for players, referees, assistant referees, children and spectators.
“The ending of the 3×3 basketball tournament at Zlatni Rat once again showed how much sport and tourism can contribute to the promotion of Bol as a top destination. We are proud to have hosted top athletes from the entire region in this unique setting, under the pine trees and right by the sea. I would like to thank the organizers from the PRO 3×3 Association, the volunteers and all the visitors who contributed to the great atmosphere with their presence and positive energy. Events like this confirm that Bol is alive and well beyond the classic tourist offer – and we are eagerly awaiting the new sports and cultural events that await us throughout the summer,” said a satisfied Ante Trutanić, director of the Bol Municipality Tourist Board, on behalf of the host.
“This was the most demanding tournament in terms of organization, technology and logistics that has been held in the four seasons of the PRO 3×3 Tour so far. Namely, the attractiveness and uniqueness of this beautiful location presented us, the organizers and our collaborators, with high obstacles. We successfully overcame one of them – the fact that the gravel surface of Zlatni Rat is constantly shifting due to atmospheric and weather changes – by installing a special fixed wooden layer between the gravel and our top-notch 3×3 court, so that the teams had an appropriate playing surface. We all struggled with the second major obstacle, the wind, which was quite strong at times, throughout both nights of the tournament, and with our combined strength we managed to overcome it. I would like to emphasize that in such a situation, the 3×3 teams that adjusted their game and relied more on strength, jumping ability and penetration than on shooting from half-distance and distance came to the fore more in the tournament. The most important thing is that in both categories, the teams that had great quality and who realistically showed the most at this tournament. I would like to thank everyone – partners, associates, hosts, teams and the large audience – because together we all put together a tournament that will be remembered for a long time. I would also like to thank Bruno Šundov and the Adriatic Basketball Club from Split because they organized the first edition of the Adriatic Tour as part of the tournament at Zlatni Rat and once again showed that there are many quality children and young people who are interested in 3×3 basketball. That is its future,” said Tomislav Prpić on behalf of the organizers from the PRO 3×3 Association (Udruga PRO 3×3).
The Brač competition was the sixth stop of this year’s PRO 3×3 Tour. Now there is a weekend break, and then the PRO 3×3 Tour 2025 driven by Opel arrives in the Croatian capital. Namely, the next, seventh tournament of this season will be organized on July 11 and 12, 2025 in the very center of Zagreb, on King Tomislav Square. Otherwise, this year’s PRO 3×3 Tour will be held from May 16 to August 3, 2025 at a total of 10 impressive locations, mostly in city centers, throughout Croatia.
PRO 3×3 Tour is a unique sports-tourism-entertainment-educational event that also has a competitive character. In addition to financial prizes for the best, all registered teams from Croatia and abroad collect points in order to try to secure a place in the grand finale of this Tour, which will be organized on August 2 and 3, 2025 in Novalja on the island of Pag. The final tournament of the PRO 3×3 Tour 2025 driven by Opel has the prestigious status of FIBA Lite Quest for the senior men’s Elite Men category, so its winner will travel to the FIBA 3×3 Challenger in Mataro (Spain) on September 27 and 28, 2025.
The PRO 3×3 Tour is organized by the PRO 3×3 Association (Udruga PRO 3×3), with the support of the Croatian National Tourist Board, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Croatia and the company Energy Basket d.o.o. The main sponsor is Opel, and other sponsors are HEP, Cetina, Hell, XIXO, Lenovo, Mediteran produkcija, Enlio, Tahograph, Antao 2002, Culex and Aircash. Media sponsors and partners are Sportklub, Pixsell Photo & Video Agency and 24sata.
Partners and sponsors of the tournament at Zlatni rat are the Municipality of Bol, the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Bol and Jadrolinija.
See you soon in Zagreb!
Organizers of the PRO 3×3 Tour 2025 driven by Opel
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