An el. Match was held in Russia. I am already after the invasion of Ukraine. The Euroleague reacts

In the match, the Russian team of basketball players defeated the Dutch by 80:69. The meeting was held in Perm, a city located at the foot of the Ural Mountains, or as the Dutch union described it in a statement: a place “located more than 2,000 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border, and security [w nim] is guaranteed by the Russian Basketball Federation and local authorities. “

World Cup. The Netherlands is playing despite Russia’s attack on Ukraine

But from the beginning. Russia attacked Ukraine again on Thursday. We didn’t have to wait long for the reaction of Europe and the world – including the sports one -. Voices are heard everywhere saying that Russia should be thrown out of the sports rivalry. The federations are calling meetings to decide what to do. At the time of the attack on Ukraine, she was already in Russia. Despite this, she decided to play el. World Cup. The meeting started at 4:00 p.m. local time.

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Even before the match began, the Dutch published a statement explaining their decision. “The first and most important issue for the Dutch Basketball Federation is the safety of the delegation,” we read, already knowing that it was ensured by the local authorities in. Another argument in favor of taking part in the competition was the flight, which could not be postponed (the Dutch are due to return to the country on Friday, February 25), and yet another “no international boycott involving sport”.

“We understand there will be mixed reactions to this. When we return to the Netherlands, a statement by the basketball team and union will be issued,” we read later. In a statement, the Dutch stressed that they would follow the boycott if it encompassed international sport. Looking at the rapid development of events, it may have an impact on the rematch of both teams. The Netherlands is scheduled to face Russia at home on Sunday 27 February.

The Euroleague reacts to Russia’s actions

The Dutch decision is surprising. Especially that at the same time basketball responded to the international situation. The competition authorities will be monitoring the situation, stressing that the players’ safety is the most important for them. As long as there is no negative indication, almost all games of the 27th matchday will be played as scheduled. Based on art. 151 of the competition rules, the authorities decided to cancel three games:

• Bayern Munich – CSKA Moscow
• Bitci Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz – UNICS Kazan
• Zenit St. Petersburg – FC Barcelona.