The first innovative basketball system was officially installed at “Kralj Petar Prvi” Elementary School as part of the “VODAVODA for the Children of Serbia” project. The court features 3x3 basketball markings and a half-court setup for 5-on-5 games, all designed according to FIBA standards. The initiative is proudly supported by the Basketball Federation of Serbia. Over the next three years, VODAVODA, a long-standing supporter of Serbian sports, will donate 100 modern basketball systems to schools across the country, helping pave the way for the next generation of athletic talent. “I’m thrilled that, after 20 years, we’re once again launching the ‘VODAVODA for the Children of Serbia’ project. Back then, we installed many hoops and courts across the country, and now we’re proud to continue this legacy. We believe one basketball can change a child’s life, and I’m confident that these 100 innovative basketball systems will create new opportunities. We’ll keep supporting sports and youth, believing in their strength, talent, and potential to achieve great success,” said Vojin Đorđević, creator and founder of the VODAVODA brand. A century ago, this very school marked the beginning of Serbia’s basketball story, when Red Cross envoy William Wieland brought the first basketball from the United States and held a training session under the hoops. Today, a new chapter begins at the same historic location. “We’re extremely grateful to VODAVODA for this donation, which will not only boost our school’s sports programs but also give our students the opportunity to grow as athletes. This is where our basketball legacy began, and we believe future champions will emerge here too,” said school principal Nenad Matić. Each court receiving a new basketball system will be named after a Serbian basketball legend. The court at “Kralj Petar Prvi” Elementary School will be named “Kaponja & Moka,” honoring the nicknames of former national team players Dragan Kapičić and Zoran Slavnić. “I’m proud of what we’ve achieved in this sport, and I’m certain that many young talents will benefit from this project,” said Kapičić. “I hope this court becomes a place where passion for basketball grows and where the next generation of stars is born,” added Slavnić, a legendary figure admired by generations of fans. Through this project and partnerships with local communities and schools, VODAVODA aims to support the sport in which Serbia has long been both a world and European champion.