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RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Ireland consider withdrawing from FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers following draw with Israel
Basketball Ireland have issued a statement expressing concern over the ongoing crisis in Gaza, as they consider withdrawing from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers after being drawn in a group with Israel. At present, the governing body has spoken with FIBA Europe and are awaiting further clarification. "Basketball Ireland is extremely alarmed by the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza," they outlined in a press release on Wednesday. "And as such we are assessing our next steps following today's FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers draw, which saw Ireland drawn in Group A alongside Israel, in addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Luxembourg." This draw echoes a similar lottery that saw the Irish women's basketball team participate against Israel during the Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers in November 2024. This fixture was met with protest from the Irish players who refused to shake hands with their opponents. Should Ireland fail to participate in their first away qualifier against Israel, they will be subject to a fine of up to €80,000. Subsequently, failure to take part in their return fixture against Israel will result in a fine of up to €100,000 and removal from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers and the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2029 Qualifiers. If Ireland elects to withdraw from the Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifying campaign altogether before it starts, they would be applied a fine of up to €30,000. Additionally, FIBA Europe rules state that they "may impose additional sanctions according to the FIBA Internal Regulations - Book 1 - General Provisions (Chapter 6)" which is concerned with 'disqualification from a competition in progress and/or exclusion from future competitions'.
BreakingNews.ie
7 days ago
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Basketball Ireland 'assessing next steps' after being drawn with Israel for Women's qualifiers
Basketball Ireland said they are "assessing the next steps" after being drawn with Israel for the Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. James Weldon's side will be in qualifying Group A, along with Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Luxembourg, following Wednesday's draw. Advertisement The two sides met in a controversial qualifier in the Latvian capital, Riga, in February of 2024, despite public pressure to boycott the game over Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Ireland are due to travel to Israel for an away game on November 18th. In a statement, Basketball Ireland said: "Basketball Ireland is extremely alarmed by the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and as such we are assessing our next steps following today's FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers draw, which saw Ireland drawn in Group A alongside Israel, in addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Luxembourg. "Basketball Ireland have spoken to FIBA Europe subsequently and are awaiting clarifications on a number of matters. Advertisement "Basketball Ireland will also be liaising with players, coaching staff, Sport Ireland, the Government, and other stakeholders over the coming days and we will provide an update next week." Ireland are due to begin their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers campaign with back-to-back home games against Luxembourg on November 12th, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 15th, before an away game against Israel on November 18th. "Upon commencement of the competition, Basketball Ireland would be subject to a fine of up to €80,000 should Ireland fail to fulfil their first fixture with Israel, while failure to play the return game would lead to a fine of up to €100,000 and removal from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers, as well as the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2029 Qualifiers," Basketball Ireland said. "Should Basketball Ireland elect to withdraw from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers campaign entirely before they commence, a fine of up to €30,000 would be applied, while FIBA Europe rules state that they 'may impose additional sanctions according to the FIBA Internal Regulations - Book 1 - General Provisions (Chapter 6)', which includes 'disqualification from a competition in progress and/or exclusion from future competitions'."
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Basketball Ireland 'assessing next steps' after being drawn with Israel in Women's EuroBasket qualifiers
Basketball Ireland are "assessing our next steps" after being drawn to face Israel in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. The Girls in Green were also drawn in Group A alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina and Luxembourg in the qualifying stage which is set to begin in Novemeber. Ireland are currently facing a trip to Israel on November 18th but in a statement released on Wednesday, shortly after the draw was made, the associaition outlined the ramifications should they decide against taking part in the fixure. "Basketball Ireland is extremely alarmed by the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and as such we are assessing our next steps following today's FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers draw, which saw Ireland drawn in Group A alongside Israel, in addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Luxembourg. "Basketball Ireland have spoken to FIBA Europe subsequently and are awaiting clarifications on a number of matters. "Basketball Ireland will also be liaising with players, coaching staff, Sport Ireland, the Government, and other stakeholders over the coming days and we will provide an update next week. "Ireland are due to begin their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers campaign with back-to-back home games against Luxembourg on November 12th, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 15th, before an away game against Israel on November 18th. "Upon commencement of the competition, Basketball Ireland would be subject to a fine of up to €80,000 should Ireland fail to fulfil their first fixture with Israel, while failure to play the return game would lead to a fine of up to €100,000 and removal from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers, as well as the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2029 Qualifiers. "Should Basketball Ireland elect to withdraw from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers campaign entirely before they commence, a fine of up to €30,000 would be applied, while FIBA Europe rules state that they 'may impose additional sanctions according to the FIBA Internal Regulations - Book 1 - General Provisions (Chapter 6)', which includes 'disqualification from a competition in progress and/or exclusion from future competitions'."
USA Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rockets star Alperen Sengun to play for Turkey in FIBA EuroBasket 2025
This year's EuroBasket 2025 competition is the 42nd edition of the EuroBasket championship, which represents the quadrennial international men's basketball championship organized by FIBA Europe. The tournament will be co-hosted by Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia, and it will take place from August 27 to September 14. On Wednesday, the Turkish Basketball Federation announced their preliminary squad for the competition, and it is headlined by a star big man in Alperen Sengun. An NBA All-Star with the Rockets, Sengun will report back to Houston after the competition ends to prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. Turkey's preliminary roster is as follows: Turkey will compete in Group A, which features Serbia, Czechia, Estonia, Portugal, and host nation Latvia as opponents. Group-stage games will be played in Riga, Latvia. More: For first time in career, Rockets center Alperen Sengun draws All-NBA votes
