The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has opened an investigation into a fight between athletes Malian national team after being defeated by Serbian teams in the World Cup group stage match.
On Monday, the Malian basketball players lost to the Serbs with a score of 68:81 and lost their chances of reaching the qualifiers for the tournament, which takes place in Australia. After the match, two athletes had a fight in the mixed zone. They began to be separated by other basketball players and members of the technical staff.
— FIBA has opened an investigation into the incident between the Mali basketball team. After its completion, the federation will decide on the application of disciplinary measures, said the press release, published on the FIBA website.
The FIBA World Championship takes place in Sydney from September 22 to October 1.
FIBA official website
Source : MatchTV
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