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A Slam Dunk: Wrapping up the 3x3 Basketball World Cup

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Double Gold! Angola (women’s) and the Dominican Republic (men’s) are officially champions!
Two women smile at the camera during the party
The party never stops! Fans and teams celebrate the end of the inaugural Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup.

A Stage Set for History

San Juan made history at Distrito T-Mobile, hosting the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. From the jump, fans from around the world filled the stands, cheering as players displayed not only skill but the unity that makes Unified sports truly unforgettable.

Angola Winning More Than Points

A player leaps past her opponents on the court as fans watch in the stands
Breaking through Uruguay’s defense, Maria Yambe (#5) puts another point on the board for Angola.

The women’s Division 1 final between Angola and Uruguay was etched into the hearts of fans. Every minute felt, as fans clung to their seats, hearts pounding. The scoreboard climbed as both teams pushed hard, leaving no basket uncontested. Angola took home the well-deserved victory, coming out on top with a score of 9-4. But a second win took fans by surprise, as Angolan athletes comforted a heartbroken Uruguayan opponent – a moment of sportsmanship that we could all learn from. 

Dominican Republic Triumphs

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Unified Partner, Angel Ruiz (#4) setting up to score, pushing the Dominican Republic closer to victory against Puerto Rico.

While Puerto Rico men’s team impressed with its warmth, lively streets, and top-tier skilled play – a narrow 4-point loss kept them just behind the Dominican Republic. The game was a nail-biter from start to finish, with quite a few fouls, keeping fans on edge from the start. When the final whistle blew, the Dominican Republic had secured a hard-earned 14-10 victory, joining Angola as the inaugural 3x3 World Cup champions.

Dive into the thrills of the 3x3 Basketball World Cup and see why Unified Sports inspire.

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