hope to participate Russian basketball players was in the selection for the 2024 Olympics, but the decision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) was influenced by politics, believes the honorary president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). Alexander Zhukov .
On Tuesday, the FIBA Executive Committee decided to deny the entry of the Russian men’s team to the 2023 Olympic pre-qualifiers.
— We find that in different sports the issue of access is solved in different ways. Of course, there was hope that the Russian team would be allowed. But FIBA’s decision is as follows. Apparently, this federation depends on our enemies. Perhaps the pressure from sponsors affected political motives, Zhukov told .
In the selection, the Russian team will be replaced by the Bulgarian team as the next European team with the highest rating.
Due to the situation in Ukraine, Russian clubs and teams have been suspended from participating in tournaments under the auspices of FIBA.
The Paris Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Source : MatchTV
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