Ventspils Municipality Awards Cash Prize to 3x3 Basketball Player Lasmanis
Ventspils municipality has decided to award a cash prize of 5,000 euros to 3x3 basketball player Kārlis Pauls Lasmanis, and 1,500 euros to his former coach Gints Fogels.
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The municipality of Ventspils has decided to award a cash prize of 5,000 euros to 3x3 basketball player Kārlis Pauls Lasmanis. The decision follows Latvia's men's 3x3 national team victory over Germany in the World Cup final with a score of 20:15. Lasmanis scored 12 points in the decisive match and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
Additionally, the municipality has granted 1,500 euros to coach Gints Fogels for his contribution to the athlete's preparation. However, it should be noted that Lasmanis is currently training under a different coach.
Latvia's men's 3x3 basketball team has participated in the World Cup for the sixth consecutive time. Previously, they won silver medals in 2019 and bronze medals in 2023.
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