Slovenian national teams achieve success in volleyball and basketball

Slovenian national sports teams have achieved notable results in recent international competitions. The women's volleyball team secured a place in the second round of the European Championship after finishing third in Group A. Their performance in Istanbul included victories against Germany, Latvia, and Hungary, matching the total number of wins from all previous Slovenian appearances at the tournament. They are now set to face the Netherlands in the knockout stage.

In men's basketball, the Slovenian national team secured a 92:77 victory over Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers. Led by Klemen Prepelič, who scored 24 points and provided nine assists, Slovenia maintained a 4-4 record in the group. The win keeps Slovenia in contention for a qualifying spot for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar, currently sitting in third place in their group behind France and Finland.