Bronze for Germany's 3x3 basketball team at the Youth Olympics in Dakar
Germany's 3x3 basketball team has won bronze at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. It is the fifth medal for Team Germany at the Games in Senegal.
Another success for German basketball: the national 3x3 team has won the bronze medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
For Team Germany, it is the fifth medal of these Games. The German Basketball Federation (DBB) squad now has something to take home from Senegal.
Player Philip Grothe summed up what made the difference: "We played as a team."
Where do these Games stand?
The third Summer Youth Olympic Games opened on 31 October in Dakar. They are the first Olympic event ever held in Africa.
3x3 is the fast, streetball-style version of basketball: three players per side, one hoop, and plenty of action. For the young German team, bronze is a nice reward for their teamwork.
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