Eric Melchor Eric Melchor Founder, 3rd Space Bucharest

What Olympic Sport Would You Choose? A Night of Unexpected Answers in Bucharest

What Olympic Sport Would You Choose

If you could compete in an Olympic sport… what would it be?

Some answers last night:

  • Arguing with 5-year-olds." 😂
  • "Running… but only after a glass of wine."
  • "Sleeping."

And yes, a few respectable answers like tennis, futbol, and figure skating.

But the real fun started after that.

The People

I met:

  • Elena Enache, who survived a deep-diving accident last year
  • Carmen Cristea-Barta, who works with NGOs helping kids in need
  • Mihai Zăinescu, who said his dream superpower is time travel
  • Rareș, who works in cybersecurity but secretly loves playing cards

Strangers Connecting

25 people.

A room full of strangers.

By the end of the night, some people were already making plans to meet again next week.

A couple of people even asked when I'm hosting a singles night. 😄

Group of five people in conversation at a 3rd Space Bucharest networking event, standing against a stone brick wall with a nature mural
Eric Melchor taking a group selfie with five attendees at a 3rd Space Bucharest event, bamboo pendant lights overhead
Four guests in a circle conversation at a 3rd Space Bucharest event, bamboo pendant lights and a nature mural behind them
Group of five attendees in conversation at a 3rd Space Bucharest event in a room with exposed stone walls

What's Next

If you're tired of traditional boring networking events, these gatherings offer something different. A relaxed space where strangers become friends and real connections happen.

That's why most parties suck and why we do things differently.

Learn more on the 3rd Space Bucharest website.