RFB announced the preparation of changes to the schedule of matches of the Friendship Cup after the result of the match with the participation of the Colombian team

The Russian Basketball Federation (RBF) has announced preparations for changes to the Fonbet Friendship Cup match schedule.

Earlier, the Colombian Basketball Federation (FCB) announced that it had not sent the national team to participate in the Friendship Cup, which is taking place in Perm. In the opening match of the tournament, the Colombian team lost to Parma with a score of 53:155.

— The Russian Basketball Federation announces that it is preparing changes to the schedule of matches of tomorrow’s Friendship Cup tournament. These measures are aimed at maintaining the sporting level of the competition and ensuring equal conditions for all participants.

We confirm that the match involving the team declared Colombian national team was organized in full compliance with the official documents and confirmations. All communications and interactions with the Colombian Basketball Federation were carried out through official channels, which eliminates any doubt about the legitimacy of this team’s participation in the tournament. And we will continue our close cooperation in future tournaments.

The RFB will promptly inform of any further changes to the schedule in its official sources.

We strive to ensure a high level of organization and transparency of the competition and look forward to further constructive interactions with all tournament participants,” the RBF press release said.

Currently, the tournament schedule on the official RFB website for Thursday includes two matches: at 14:00 (Moscow time) the teams of Colombia and Venezuela are expected to play, and a meeting between the Russian national team and Parma is scheduled for 17:00 (Moscow time).

The Fonbet Friendship Cup takes place from August 21 to 25.

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