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Want to put your hoops skills up against the rest of the city? LA has a new challenge for you
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The competition is open to participants aged 8 and older, with various divisions based on age. These divisions include categories for boys and girls, as well as men and women, with the age determining the category as of January 1, 2026.
A basketball competition is being organized where individuals can test their skills. The event, called the Hoops Challenge, is an individual challenge where players aim to score the most points by themselves.
The competition is open to participants aged 8 and older, with various divisions based on age. These divisions include categories for boys and girls, as well as men and women, with the age determining the category as of January 1, 2026.
Further details about the competition, including rules, are available from the organizing body. The Hoops Challenge is scheduled to take place next month.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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