The decision to extend the suspension of Russian teams from international competitions was not unexpected; In the current situation, it is necessary to develop our young players and coaching staff, Honored Coach of Russia, Chairman of the Coaching Council of the Russian Basketball Federation (RFB) told . Stanislav Eremine .
The Executive Committee of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has extended the suspension of the Russians and Belarusians until the next meeting of the organization’s Central Council, according to the FIBA website. The FIBA Executive Committee met in Switzerland on November 27.
– It was expected. It is very naive to count on positive solutions today. I don’t think we’ll be back in this basketball community for a long time: longer than even the pessimists think. So now we have to do everything so that our basketball does not fall, so that it develops. What should I do for this? For this we have a basketball federation. Now not only basketball, but all sports are in the same situation.
Look at the level of interest in the VTB United League – good competition, high level. You should also look for international meetings. When possible. At the same time, in this situation, we must turn fully to our basketball and invest in ourselves: invest in our youth, in our technical staff, think better and organize our competitions. Yes, maybe somewhere we will stew in our own juice, but this will allow us to maintain a certain level,” Eremin told .
In March 2022, FIBA suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participation in competitions under the auspices of the organization. The ban on participation also applies at club level.
Source : MatchTV
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