{"id":3651,"date":"2025-05-25T15:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T20:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salfass.org\/sportas\/?p=3651"},"modified":"2025-05-30T12:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:07:47","slug":"salfass-74-asis-savaitgalis-didziule-sekme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.salfass.org\/sportas\/salfass-74-asis-savaitgalis-didziule-sekme\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0160ALFASS 74-asis savaitgalis \u2013 did\u017eiul\u0117 s\u0117km\u0117!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2025m., gegu\u017e\u0117s 22d.
74-osios metin\u0117s \u0160ALFASS \u017eaidyn\u0117s oficialiai \u012fra\u0161ytos \u012f istorij\u0105 – ir tai buvo dar vienas \u012fsp\u016bdingas renginys. Sportininkai ir komandos i\u0161 JAV ir Kanados susirinko \u012f \u010cikagos priemiest\u012f Lemont, Ilinojuje, kur j\u0173 lauk\u0117 kupinas energijos savaitgalis su krep\u0161inio ir stalo teniso var\u017eybomis. O \u012fsp\u016bd\u017ei\u0173 netr\u016bko \u2013 renginyje apsilank\u0117 ir NBA \u017evaig\u017ed\u0117!
Krep\u0161inio kovos prasid\u0117jo penktadienio vakar\u0105 ir t\u0119s\u0117si be pertrauk\u0173 vis\u0105 \u0161e\u0161tadien\u012f, o sekmadien\u012f vyko atkrintamosios var\u017eybos ir finalai. \u0160e\u0161tadienio vakaro socialinis renginys \u012fne\u0161\u0117 naujos energijos, pristatydamas naujas rungtis: kamuolio varymo i\u0161\u0161\u016bk\u012f, \u201eknockout\u201c \u017eaidim\u0105, trita\u0161ki\u0173 metimo konkurs\u0105 ir d\u0117jim\u0173 konkurs\u0105. Detroito \u201eKovas\u201c \u017eaid\u0117jas Gustas Garbenis su\u017eib\u0117jo, laim\u0117damas tiek trita\u0161ki\u0173, tiek d\u0117jim\u0173 konkursus.
Didel\u0117 pad\u0117ka \u0161i\u0173 met\u0173 pagrindiniams organizatoriams \u2013 \u0160ALFASS valdybos nariams Pauliui Ri\u0161kui (viceprezidentas ir krep\u0161inio komiteto vadovas) bei Antanui Ri\u0161kui. J\u0173 atsidavimas, m\u0117nesius truk\u0119s planavimas ir aktyvus darbas viso savaitgalio metu buvo pagrindas \u0161iam i\u0161skirtiniam renginiui. Taip pat nuo\u0161irdi pad\u0117ka Aurimui Matulevi\u010diui ir Laranai Stropus, kurie dirbo vietos koordinatoriais ir visapusi\u0161kai pad\u0117jo viso renginio metu.
Didelis a\u010di\u016b ir Deiviui Pavasariui u\u017e puikiai suorganizuot\u0105 ir gausiai lankyt\u0105 stalo teniso turnyr\u0105. Dalyviai atvyko i\u0161 \u010cikagos, Niujorko, Toronto ir Misisaugos, var\u017e\u0117si vyr\u0173 ir moter\u0173 vienet\u0173, mi\u0161ri\u0173 dvejet\u0173 ir vyr\u0173 dvejet\u0173 kategorijose.
\u201eTai, kas daro \u0160ALFASS renginius i\u0161skirtiniais, yra nesavanaudi\u0161kas ir nepaliaujamas savanori\u0173 atsidavimas – jie aukoja savo laik\u0105 ir energij\u0105 nieko nepra\u0161ydami mainais,\u201c \u2013 sak\u0117 \u0160ALFASS prezidentas Stasys Kuliavas. \u201eSportas visada buvo gyvybi\u0161kai svarbi m\u016bs\u0173 platesn\u0117s lietuvi\u0173 bendruomen\u0117s dalis, ir labai d\u017eiugu matyti tok\u012f aktyv\u0173 jaunimo ir suaugusi\u0173j\u0173 dalyvavim\u0105. Nuo\u0161ird\u017eiai sveikinu vis\u0105 \u010cikagos komand\u0105 u\u017e puikiai surengt\u0105 \u0161i\u0173 met\u0173 rengin\u012f.\u201c
Vienas \u012fsp\u016bdingiausi\u0173 savaitgalio moment\u0173 \u2013 NBA krep\u0161ininko Mato Buzelio apsilankymas. Buv\u0119s \u010cikagos \u201eLituanica\u201c jaunimo komandos \u017eaid\u0117jas ir \u0160ALFASS alumnas, Matas sugr\u012f\u017eo \u012f turnyr\u0105 pad\u0117ti treniruoti \u201eStumbras\u201c vyr\u0173 A komand\u0105, kurioje \u017eaid\u0117 jo brolis Vincas. \u201eMatas skyr\u0117 laiko bendrauti su gerb\u0117jais, fotografuotis ir dalinti autografus \u2013 palikdamas gil\u0173 \u012fsp\u016bd\u012f b\u016bsimai jaun\u0173j\u0173 sportinink\u0173 kartai. Tikras pavyzdys tiek aik\u0161tel\u0117je, tiek u\u017e jos rib\u0173!\u201c \u2013 sak\u0117 Stasys Kuliavas.
Savaitgal\u012f dar labiau ypatingu padar\u0117 95-eri\u0173 met\u0173 Rimanto Dirvonio \u2013 vieno i\u0161 \u010cikagos \u201eLituanica\u201c \u012fk\u016br\u0117j\u0173 ir buvusio \u0160ALFASS prezidento \u2013 dalyvavimas. Jis su dideliu entuziazmu steb\u0117jo krep\u0161inio var\u017eybas.
Nuo\u0161irdi pad\u0117ka ir savaitgalio krep\u0161inio rezultat\u0173 fiksuotojams:
Justinas Andriusis, Dainius Dumbrys, Kajus Dumbrys, Tomas Kuliavas, Wally Neimantas, Rimas Radzevi\u010dius, Jennifer Ri\u0161kus, Justinas Ri\u0161kus, Lukas Ri\u0161kus, Steve Vodicka ir Vilija \u017dilinskien\u0117.
Ir galiausiai \u2013 a\u010di\u016b visiems sportininkams, treneriams, organizatoriams, savanoriams ir sirgaliams. J\u016bs\u0173 aistra ir palaikymas suk\u016br\u0117 nepamir\u0161tam\u0105 savaitgal\u012f, kupin\u0105 bendryst\u0117s, var\u017eyb\u0173 dvasios ir \u012fsimintin\u0173 akimirk\u0173.
Iki pasimatymo kitame renginyje!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0160ALFASS 74 Weekend a Success!
May 22, 2025
The 74th edition of the \u0160ALFASS annual games is officially in the books – and it was another resounding success. Athletes and teams from across the United States and Canada converged in the Chicago suburb of Lemont, Illinois, for a spirited weekend of competition in basketball and table tennis. The excitement didn\u2019t stop there – an NBA star even made a special appearance!
Basketball tipped off Friday evening and continued with nonstop action throughout Saturday, culminating in playoffs and finals on Sunday. Saturday evening\u2019s social brought fresh energy to the weekend, featuring new events like a dribbling challenge, knockout contests, a three-point shootout, and a dunk contest. Detroit \u201cKovas\u201d standout Gustas Garbenis stole the spotlight, winning both the three-point and dunk competitions.
Special thanks go out to this year\u2019s lead organizers: \u0160ALFASS Board Members Paulius Ri\u0161kus (Vice President and head of the basketball committee) and Antanas Ri\u0161kus. Their dedication, months of planning, and on-the-ground efforts throughout the weekend were key to delivering an exceptional event. Additional thanks to Aurimas Matulevi\u010dius and Larana Stropus, who served as site convenors and provided invaluable support throughout the weekend.
A big thank-you to Deivis Pavasaris for organizing and running a smooth and well-attended table tennis tournament. Competitors gathered from Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Mississauga, competing in men\u2019s and women\u2019s singles tournaments, mixed doubles, and men\u2019s doubles.
\u201cWhat makes \u0160ALFASS events truly special is the unwavering dedication of the countless volunteers who give their time and energy without ever asking for anything in return,\u201d said \u0160ALFASS President Stasys Kuliavas. \u201cSport has always been a vital thread in the fabric of our broader Lithuanian community, and it\u2019s inspiring to see such strong participation from both youth and adults. My sincere congratulations to the entire Chicago team for delivering an outstanding event this year.\u201d
One of the highlights of the weekend was the presence of NBA player Matas Buzelis. A former Chicago \u201cLituanica\u201d youth player and \u0160ALFASS alum, Matas returned to the tournament to help coach the Chicago \u201cStumbras\u201d Men\u2019s A team, which included his brother, Vincas. \u201cMatas made time to meet with fans, pose for photos, and sign autographs – leaving a lasting impression on the next generation of young athletes. A true role model both on and off the court!\u201d said Stasys Kuliavas.
The weekend was made even more special by the presence of 95-year-old Rimantas Dirvonis, one of Chicago Lituanica\u2019s founding members and a former \u0160ALFASS President, who watched the basketball competitions with great enthusiasm.
A heartfelt thank you as well to the weekend\u2019s dedicated basketball scorekeepers:
Justinas Andriusis, Dainius Dumbrys, Kajus Dumbrys, Tomas Kuliavas, Wally Neimantas, Rimas Radzevi\u010dius, Jennifer Ri\u0161kus, Justinas Ri\u0161kus, Lukas Ri\u0161kus, Steve Vodicka, and Vilija \u017dilinskiene.
And finally, thank you to all the athletes, coaches, organizers, volunteers, and fans. Your passion and support made for an unforgettable weekend filled with community, competition, and lasting memories.
See you at the next event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REZULTATAI \/ RESULTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stalo Tenisas \/ Table Tennis
Moter\u0173 vienetai \/ Women\u2019s singles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Brigita Dubringis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Zita Bayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Gabriel\u0117 Mickus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Vyr\u0173 vienetai \/ Men\u2019s singles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Gedas Mickus \u2013 E. \u010capas trophy winner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Petras \u0160evelkovas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Deivis Pavasaris<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Mi\u0161r\u016bs dvejetai \/ Mixed doubles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Deivis Pavasaris & Brigita Dubringis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Gedas Mickus & Zita Bayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. K\u0119stas & Vilma Vileikis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Vyr\u0173 dvejetai \/ Men\u2019s doubles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Gedas Mickus & Dainius Kasperavi\u010dius<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Renatas Lapinskas & K\u0119stas Vileikis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Deivis Pavasaris & Petras \u0160evelkovas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Krep\u0161inis \/ Basketball
          Molekul\u0117s \/ Molecules<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          1. \u010cikagos Lituanica \u2013 Juoda\/Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Detroito Kovas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. \u010cikagos Lituanica \u2013 Balta\/White<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. \u010cikagos Lituanica \u2013 \u017dalia\/Green<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Jauni\u0173 D \/ Junior D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            1. \u010cikagos Lituanica \u2013 \u017dalia\/Green<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Detroit Kovas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Jauni\u0173 B \/ Junior B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              1. Detroito Kovas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. \u010cikagos Lituanica<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Jauni\u0173 A \/ Junior A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                1. \u010cikagos \u017dalgiris<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Vyr\u0173 B \/ Men\u2019s B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \n
                  1. \u010cikagos LT Elite<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. New Jersey\/Texas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Mississauga Anapilis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Vyr\u0173 A \/ Men\u2019s A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \n
                    1. \u010cikagos Stumbras<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. \u010cikagos Lituanica<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. \u010cikagos Juodkrant\u0117<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      PHOTOS<\/p>\n\n\n

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                      NBA Star Matas Buzelis coaching and cheering on his team
                      Photo by Jake Mytys.<\/p>\n\n\n

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                      \u0160ALFASS Table Tennis Competitors<\/p>\n\n\n

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                      Longtime Lithuanian Men\u2019s National Team staff member, Aidas Buzelis, offering gametime advice to his son, Vincas Buzelis.<\/p>\n\n\n

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                      Cikagos Lituanica Molecules Teams
                      Back row (L to R): Stasys Kuliavas (\u0160ALFASS President), Dainius Dumbrys (coach), Paulius Ri\u0161kus (\u0160ALFASS Vice President), Justinas Andriu\u0161is (coach), Ed Bendoraitis (coach).<\/p>\n\n\n

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                      \u0160ALFASS Youth 3-Point & Slam Dunk Champion with \u0160ALFASS Board members.
                      (L to R): Paulius Ri\u0161kus (\u0160ALFASS Vice President), Gustas Garbenis (Detroito \u201cKovas\u201d), Stasys Kuliavas (\u0160ALFASS President).<\/p>\n\n\n

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                      A visit by longtime \u0160ALFASS member, and co-founder of Chicago Lituanica.
                      (L to R): Stepas \u017dilys (Head Coach, Cikagos Lituanica), Stasys Kuliavas (\u0160ALFASS President), Aurimas Matulevi\u010dius (Founder, \u010cLKL), Paulius Ri\u0161kus (\u0160ALFASS Vice President).
                      (Front): Rimantas Dirvonis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      2025m., gegu\u017e\u0117s 22d.74-osios metin\u0117s \u0160ALFASS \u017eaidyn\u0117s oficialiai \u012fra\u0161ytos \u012f istorij\u0105 – ir tai buvo dar vienas \u012fsp\u016bdingas renginys. Sportininkai ir komandos i\u0161 JAV ir Kanados susirinko \u012f \u010cikagos priemiest\u012f Lemont, Ilinojuje, kur j\u0173 lauk\u0117 kupinas energijos savaitgalis su krep\u0161inio ir stalo teniso var\u017eybomis. O \u012fsp\u016bd\u017ei\u0173 netr\u016bko \u2013 renginyje apsilank\u0117 ir NBA \u017evaig\u017ed\u0117!Krep\u0161inio kovos prasid\u0117jo penktadienio … <\/p>\n

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