Riga hosts 17th annual Krastu mačs basketball tournament

Krastu mačs basketball tournament VEF Rīga Kristaps Valters Riga festivities

The 17th annual 'Krastu mačs' basketball tournament opened in Riga's Esplanāde near the Rainis monument. The event featured a three-day program combining sports, music, and celebrity appearances.

Former Latvian national team player Kristaps Valters won the 'CleanR' three-point contest with a score of 20 points. In the basketball matches, the twelve-time Latvian Basketball League champion VEF Rīga secured a 90:79 victory over Ghetto Family, with Aigars Šķēle named the most valuable player.

The tournament program included a concert by MARKO and a celebrity basketball exhibition featuring various actresses. A traditional duel between actors and musicians was also held. A special game scheduled for August 16 is dedicated to the memory of legendary Latvian basketball player Uļjana Semjonova.

Entities

Aigars Šķēle · Kristaps Valters · Riga · Uļjana Semjonova · VEF Rīga

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Punkti pārtop ziedojumos, labais krasts nostiprina pārsvaru [www.sportazinas.com]

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FOTO: Rīgā ar vērienu atklāts "Krastu mačs": Kristaps Valters triumfē tālmetienos, bet "VEF Rīga" pieveic "Ghetto Family" [jauns.lv]

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MEKLĒ SEVI! ⟩ Aktieri, mūziķi un basketbols: spilgtākie "Krastu mača" mirkļi [pmo.ee]

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