Team England's Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning men's 3x3 basketball team is set to return to Paternoster Square on Thursday, 6 August. The team, comprising Jamell Anderson, Ashley Hamilton, Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye, and Evan Walshe, will be at the court beneath St Paul’s Cathedral from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, showcasing their gold medals.
This return marks a full circle for the court, which Central London Alliance transformed into a vibrant sports destination. In May, the court hosted the London celebration of the King’s Baton Relay, where both the men's and wheelchair women's 3x3 basketball squads delivered coaching sessions and demonstrations.
The Paternoster Square court has now welcomed two Commonwealth champion teams, with both the men's and wheelchair women's 3x3 basketball teams returning as gold medallists. This initiative is part of Central London Alliance’s London Sports Festival, which aims to inspire participation and animate central London through sport.
Tony Matharu, Chairman of Central London Alliance, stated that the organisation aims to transform public spaces into places that inspire people and bring communities together through sport. The activation has been delivered in partnership with Blue Orchid Hospitality, Book It Please, Cheapside Business Alliance, and with support from the City of London Corporation and London 3x3.