President of the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF) Andrei Kirilenko on the air of the program “Loud!” on said that russian team I would not be an underdog at the World Championships if I could participate in the tournament.
Previously, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participating in competitions under the organisation’s auspices. Therefore, national teams could not participate in World Cup qualifying tournaments. The World Championship takes place from August 25 to September 10 in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines.
– How would you behave at the World Cup?
– I’m sure our current team and three or four veterans probably wouldn’t be medal contenders, but they wouldn’t be whips either.
– To what extent do the guys who are now part of the national team “burn”?
— That was my main message to coach Zoran Lukic. I want to see the national team with such an attitude that the guys care, regardless of the external factors. The guys gnaw on the floor, including in training. It’s nice to see such faces playing for the team.
At the World Cup, France fell into a very difficult group, Canada stands out slightly among its rivals. Happy for Latvia. Georgia is also playing well. I am the Union Republics,” Kirilenko told .
The Russian team was not allowed to participate in the pre-qualifying tournament for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Source : MatchTV
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