Press Release 22nd July 2024

Young basketball players put the pedal to the metal at the "BILLA 3x3 Grätzel Tour" in Lugner City

The first "BILLA 3x3 Grätzel Tour" runs from 3 July to 25 August. The exciting basketball tournament series, which was launched by BILLA together with the Austrian Basketball Association, takes place on the iconic "Käfig courts" in Vienna and offers basketball players aged 10 to 14 in all districts the opportunity to put their skills to the test. A special highlight was on the agenda on 19 July, when the "BILLA 3x3 Grätzel Tour" took place in Lugner City on a specially constructed basketball court.

Seven people standing on a basketball court in a shopping mall, some holding basketballs. A banner and a basketball hoop are visible in the background, and spectators watch from the upper level.

In the presence of Jaqui and Leo Lugner as well as district councillor Gerhard Graf, the young players showed off their skills. / Copyright: © BILLA AG/Robert Harson. Abdruck zu redaktionellen Zwecken honorarfrei., Reproduction for PR purposes free of charge

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Together with the Austrian Basketball Association, BILLA is organising the "BILLA 3x3 Grätzel Tour" basketball tournament series for children and young people for the first time from 3 July to 25 August
The "BILLA 3x3 Grätzel Tour" made a stop at Lugner City on 19 July
In the presence of Jaqui and Leo Lugner and district councillor Gerhard Graf, the young players showed off their skills

In front of Jaqui and Leo Lugner, the "stars of tomorrow" demonstrated their throwing skills and abilities on the court: "It was impressive to see how committed and talented the young players were. Events like this are invaluable, as they not only give children and young people the opportunity to show off their sporting skills, but also promote a sense of community, mutual tolerance and enthusiasm for sport. A big thank you to BILLA, the Austrian Basketball Association and Lugner City for this great initiative," said District Councillor Gerhard Graf, who was there on behalf of District Head Dietmar Baurecht.

BILLA Sales Director Hamed Mohseni was also enthusiastic: "The 'BILLA 3x3 Grätzel Tour' is a fantastic opportunity to promote young basketball players in Vienna and to offer children and young people an exciting leisure activity in the summer. It was great to see how much talent and enthusiasm the young players showed in Lugner City. We are proud to have organised this event and look forward to many more exciting tournaments. Many thanks also to Lugner City, which was a really great venue for the 'Grätzel Tour'."

BILLA 3x3 Grätzel Tour - dates & locations until 25 August (09:00-15:00)

- 25 July 2024, Allerheiligenpark (1200)

- 26 July 2024, Türkenschanzpark (1180)

- 27 July 2024, Hauptbahnhof (1100)

- 08 August 2024, Arenbergpark (1030)

- 01 August 2024, Esterhazypark (1060)

- 02 August 2024, Lorenz Bayer Park (1170)

- 03 August 2024, Hyblerpark (1110)

- 09 August 2024, Margareten Gürtel (1050)

- 10 August 2024, Mildeplatz (1160)

- 16 August 2024, Anne-Karlsson Park (1090)

- 17 August 2024, Friedhof-Jansen Park (1230)

Registration for the respective tournaments is possible via online registration: https://forms.office.com/e/cG76WbkZ64