Three basketball players competing in a 3x3 format are bound for the Olympics, but they face a predicament.
For a while, the Olympics appeared to be a distant dream for Germany's women's basketball team. However, Svenja Brunckhorst and Sonja Greinacher now find themselves with a dilemma. They've clinched a spot in the 5-on-5 competition, but they've also earned a place in the 3x3 tournament.
Greinacher, Luana Rodefeld, Marie Reichert, and Svenja Brunckhorst fought their way to the final of the qualifying tournament in Debrecen, Hungary, with a thrilling 19-17 victory over the home team. Brunckhorst's last-second shot sealed the win, sending the German squad into a joyful and emotional celebration. "I'm speechless," Brunckhorst said after the thrilling conclusion. "I'm so proud of the team. We worked so hard in every single game and are mentally strong."
This is the first time a 3x3 German team has qualified for the Olympics. Neither Brunckhorst nor Greinacher were a part of the sport's inaugural appearance at the 2021 Games. Now, the pair are confronted with the difficult decision of which event they'd like to participate in Paris. Both Brunckhorst and Greinacher are also a part of the national 5-a-side team.
Unfortunately, the German men's team will miss out on their Olympic debut. Fabian Giessmann, Denzel Agyeman, Linus Beikame, and Leon Fertig were eliminated in the quarterfinals, 17-19, by France. There are no more opportunities for the men's team to qualify. Since France reached the semifinals, the remaining three spots were already allocated. They went to Poland, Lithuania, and Mongolia.
Meanwhile, the 5-a-side men, who have been world champions for a while, have already booked their spot. But this will be the last tournament for national coach Gordon Herbert, who will retire after Paris and end his contract a year early. His original agreement was set to last through the 2025 European Championships.
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Given the context, here are two sentences that contain the words 'Basketball' and '2024 Olympic Games in Paris':
In 2024, Svenja Brunckhorst and Sonja Greinacher will have a tough decision to make as they are eligible to participate in both the 5-on-5 and 3x3 basketball tournaments at the Olympic Games in Paris.
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will feature a historical moment with the debut of the 3x3 basketball tournament, and Germany's Svenja Brunckhorst and Sonja Greinacher have a significant role in this event.
Source: www.ntv.de
