07/10/2025
The borderless basketball court has officially come to life.
On Saturday, October 4, Nova Gorica gained a new borderless point as part of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025 – the GOGI & GIGI basketball court, located between Europe Square and EPIC district. Designed as a modern space for sports, culture, and socializing, it symbolically connects cities and countries. It embodies the spirit of GO! 2025 – transcending borders and connecting communities.
The project was created in collaboration with the Municipality of Nova Gorica, the Goran Dragić Foundation, and Italian star Luigi Datome. As part of the Jungle Playground program and the #Podamdaigram initiative, it encourages young people to spend their free time actively, creatively, and collaboratively. The playground, characterized by its innovative amphitheater design, will serve as a venue for sporting and cultural events, bringing together different generations and languages.
The opening was marked by a youth tournament, a performance by the Dunking Devils, and a meeting with Goran Dragić. In the future, the new playground will be a place for connection, creativity, and sporting inspiration.
