Jokić leads Serbia’s statement win in Belgrade
Serbia delivered a statement in front of a packed Belgrade Arena, holding off France (90-87) in a thrilling battle between two of Europe’s strongest basketball nations.

Serbia delivered a statement in front of a packed Belgrade Arena, holding off France (90-87) in a thrilling battle between two of Europe’s strongest basketball nations.

On this episode of Between the Games we take a look at last night’s face off in Istanbul. What it means for Turkey to beat Serbia twice in a row and how the FIBA Qualifier Windows help form a plethora of playing choices for Team Serbia.

Košarkaška reprezentacija Srbije održala je večeras otvoreni trening u okviru priprema za novi kvalifikacioni prozor Svetskog prvenstva i dvomeč protiv Turske.

Team Serbia won a new European gold by beating Hungary (10-7) in true champions fashion, receiving the love of the packed Belgrade Arena. The Dolphins built an impenetrable wall that proves itself to be undefeatable ahead of quite literally – everything.

Srpski Delfini su ponovo pokazali svoje najvažnije osobine: otpornost i nepobedivost. Zaigrali su snažno uprkos bolesti i doneli novo zlato u Beogradu, pred punom Arenom. Nakon osam godina, na ljubav i radost navijača širom regiona, nova generacija je pokazala silu koja čini prave šampione.
…Team Serbia was fast to beat Italy (17:13) in the European Championship Semis in front of the packed Arena. Marking the 10th anniversary of their European gold at this very venue and the first time in eight years of reaching the final stages of the Euros.

Serbia beats Hungary at their home court in Belgrade (15:14) ensuring a clear semifinals of the European Championship. The water polo classic offered strong physicality, as well as the depiction of true possibilities in the new pool dimensions.

Team Serbia wins the thriller against Spain in European Water Polo Championship Group C (12:11). A true clash of the titans.

Team Serbia began their conquest towards a new European crown in front of the Belgrade home crowd. The squad of coach Uroš Stevanović beat the Netherlands after penalties (18:16).

The 37th European Water Polo Championship is officially open after tonight’s gala in Belgrade. Serbia’s capital has reclaimed their host status for a third time in total, marking the 100th anniversary of European Water Polo Championships.
Košarkaška reprezentacija Srbije upisala je važnu pobedu u prvom meču prvog FIBA kvalifikacionog prozora za predstojeće Svetsko prvenstvo, savladavši Švajcarsku rezultatom 90:86 posle preokreta u Beogradu. Naš mladi tim stiče važno samopouzdanje.

J.L. / SidelineSRB, 2026.