U.S. wins 3×3 basketball gold at World Police Games; Dominican Republic takes silver
The United States claimed 3×3 basketball gold at the IV USIP World Police Games in Santo Domingo. The Dominican National Police finished with silver.
Key points
- The United States won gold by beating the Dominican National Police team in the final.
- The U.S. squad is made up of officers from the New York City Police Department.
- Greece took bronze after losing to the United States and the Dominican Republic.
- The match was played at Club San Carlos in Santo Domingo.
At Club San Carlos in Santo Domingo, the United States team won the gold medal in 3×3 basketball at the IV USIP World Police Games Dominican Republic 2026. The squad defeated the Dominican National Police in the final, which took silver.
The U.S. Team is made up of officers from the New York City Police Department. Its coordination, speed and offensive efficiency were key to overcoming the Dominican side and taking first place.
The Dominican team reached the final after beating Greece in a closely contested match. Greece took bronze. The United States, the Dominican Republic and Greece thus finished the top three in the tournament, one of the event's disciplines.
During the award ceremony, led by the director general of the Dominican National Police, the gold, silver and bronze medals were presented. The Venezuelan delegation also gave a gift to the director of the Dominican institution, as part of the camaraderie activities among participants.
The Games bring together representatives of police forces from several countries, who compete in various sports to promote integration and international cooperation.