FIBA lifts sanctions on basketball players from aggressor countries, but not yet on teams

FIBA lifts sanctions on basketball players from aggressor countries, but not yet on teams

Although Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine continues, the decision to lift sanctions is motivated by changed recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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IMAGO/Naushad nuotr./FIBA prezidentas Andreas Zagklis

However, so far only individual representatives of aggressor countries have been allowed to return to international competitions – the decision regarding national teams and clubs is still pending.

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The central FIBA board promises to decide on this at the end of this year – in December.

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