The 7th OPAP Limassol 3×3 came to a thrilling conclusion with an epic qualification battle for the Men’s National Team in the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Group hosted in Cyprus. The event, held from June 9 to 18, created a vibrant atmosphere on the beachfront of Limassol, attracting over 100 teams across nine categories.
The final phase of the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2023, set to take place in Jerusalem in September, will feature the Men’s National Team from Cyprus and Women’s National Team from Luxembourg. In a remarkable upset, the Team Cyprus emerged victorious in overtime against Ireland with a score of 18-19, securing their place in the prestigious tournament. This achievement highlights the potential for Cyprus to achieve remarkable success through collaboration and synergy.
The Cyprus Basketball Federation, in collaboration with 3on3 Cyprus LTD, successfully co-hosted the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifier for the second consecutive year. Last year, the Women’s National Team achieved great success in the tournament, and this year, it was the Men’s National Team’s turn to shine. With support from the passionate crowd in Limassol, Cyprus pulled off another impressive upset, securing their spot in the European competition. Simon Michael was named the MVP of the event for his outstanding performance.
Aside from the intense qualifying matches, the OPAP Limassol 3×3 2023 events provided spectators with captivating basketball battles. Attendees fortunate enough to witness the Pier events were treated to a display of skill and excitement by the participants.
The winners across the various categories of the 7th OPAP Limassol 3×3 2023 are as follows:
- OPAP Men category:
- 1st Place: Neoplanta 3×3
- 2nd Place: 3×3 Rising Stars
- OPAP Women category:
- 1st Place: Cyprus National Team
- 2nd Place: Remix
- Category Scaffolding Solutions Corporate Games:
- 1st Place: NBN23 MOUFFLONS
- 2nd Place: GOC
- OPAP Wheelchair Games category:
- 1st Place: Apollon Hulls
- 2nd Place: Apollon Hawks
- Category Cablenet U-12:
- 1st Place: Chicago Bulls
- 2nd Place: The Magic 3
- Category Cyprus 3×3 U-14 Boys:
- 1st Place: Germasoyia Raptors
- 2nd Place: Germasoyia Giants
- Category Cyprus 3×3 U-14 Girls:
- 1st Place: Anagennisi
- 2nd Place: Smurfs
- Category Cyprus 3×3 U-16:
- 1st Place: Pro Ballers
- 2nd Place: Paphos Elite
- Prime Insurance U-18 category:
- 1st Place: The Alpha Males
- 2nd Place: Akivernito Karavi
The success of the 7th OPAP Limassol 3×3 did not go unnoticed. Attendees, media outlets, and participants alike acknowledged the event’s world-class standards. The event’s sponsors played a crucial role in making these remarkable events possible, supporting the vision and plan of OPAP Cyprus 3×3. Many thanks to our diamond sponsor, OPAP Cyprus, for their unwavering support. OPAP Cyprus has been actively involved in supporting both society and sports for 54 years, and their contribution to the OPAP Limassol 3×3 and FIBA Europe Cup Qualifier events is greatly appreciated. We would also like to express our gratitude to our platinum sponsor, Cablenet, as well as our gold sponsors, Prime Insurance and Scaffolding Solutions. Additional thanks go to our silver sponsors, Herbalife, MyMall Limassol, SoEasy Stores, Harris Kyriakkides LLC, and supporter, Search the Nest, for their valuable contributions.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Limassol Municipality for their continuous support from the very beginning of the OPAP Limassol 3×3 and FIBA Europe Cup Qualifier events.
The next destination for the OPAP Cyprus 3×3 2023 Series will be the city of Paphos and the Municipal Hall Square, scheduled from July 7 to 9. Registration for the event is ongoing through the official website of the organization, www.cyprus3x3.com.cy. Stay updated with the latest information and news about the events by following the official channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Mark your calendars for July 7-9 and join us at OPAP Paphos 3×3 2023 for three exciting days of basketball!
