The friendly matches in China will be good preparation for the Russian national team at the Friendship Games, the national team defender told . Alexander Shcherbenev .
Earlier, the head coach of the Russian national team, Zoran Lukic, said in an interview with Meridiansport that the team will play two or three friendly matches in China in June.
The Friendship Games will take place in Moscow and Yekaterinburg from September 15 to 29.
— We were also told during the last training camp that they were planning to go to China. I was happy to hear this news, because I have never been to China, and matches with such a team will be a very good experience for our team. It is good that the RBF managed to agree on holding such matches. This will benefit both teams. This will help us prepare, unite and play together before the Friendship Games. So we are delighted,” Shcherbenev told the correspondent.
Earlier in February, the Russian team was defeated by Samara in a friendly match (77:78).
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has suspended Russian teams from participating in international tournaments in 2022.
Source : MatchTV
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