The Friendship Games is an international basketball tournament that brings teams from all over the world together, with emphasis on countries that have ongoing conflict between them.

The 13th edition tournament was held in Eilat, Israel, between June 21 and 28, having a week of competitions and bringing cultures and religions closer together in friendship.



Under the motto 7 Days to experience, a Lifetime to remember, male and female teams from the Middle East, Europe and Asia took part in the event. Once again, the power of sport provided the basis of a fascinating encounter between students from diverse religions and backgrounds.



New friendships were formed, allowing students to get to know each other and their cultures. The participants also had the chance to do some sightseeing and experience social events.



Vytautas Magnus University from Lithuania took home the trophy in the male tournament and Lviv State University of Physical Culture from Ukraine in the female. In 2019, the Friendship Games will be held between June 12 to 16.



The Friendship Games are held also under the patronage of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) and the International University Sports Federation (FISU).



For more information, please see The Friendship Games' Facebook page.