From July 11 to 13, Bucharest’s ParkLake Shopping Center will stage one of Romania’s most thrilling basketball events in 2025, featuring two official FIBA 3×3 competitions: the Women’s Series and the Youth Nations League[5]. The event brings together top global female 3×3 players and Europe’s most promising under-23 talents, showcasing the sport’s growing prominence in the region[5].
Rapid București, including Olympian Hortense Limouzin, fresh from representing France at Paris 2024, highlights the Romanian presence alongside Team Bucharest in the Women’s Series[5]. This marks Bucharest’s return to the professional women’s 3×3 circuit alongside international basketball hubs like Amsterdam and Shanghai[5][1]. The Youth Nations League will feature 12 national teams from six countries, signaling a platform for future 3×3 stars to emerge[5].
Beyond high-level basketball, the event offers an open-air urban sports festival with family-friendly activities, entertainment shows, and interactive fan zones[5]. With free public access, the event not only elevates Romania’s basketball profile but also fosters community engagement in this fast-growing Olympic discipline.
This tournament underscores Bucharest’s rising role as a key host city in the global FIBA 3×3 calendar and highlights Romania’s expanding footprint in international women’s basketball.