Israeli Basketball Federation Seeks Return of National Team Games to Israel
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Amos Frishman, head of the Israeli Basketball Association, has asked FIBA to allow national team games back in Israel after they were moved abroad due to security issues. FIBA will discuss the request at its board meeting next week, indicating possible progress.
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- Amos Frishman requested FIBA to consider returning Israeli national games to Israel.
- Since October 7, home games have been played in Riga due to security concerns.
- FIBA President Jorge Garbajosa confirmed the issue will be discussed at next week's board meeting.
- Israeli teams' European matches have also been mostly held outside Israel.
- Renewed tensions with Iran have affected the hosting of games in Israel.
- The upcoming FIBA discussion suggests potential positive developments for Israeli basketball.
Amos Frishman, chairman of the Israeli Basketball Association, has formally requested FIBA President Jorge Garbajosa to consider allowing Israeli national basketball team games to be held again in Israel. This move comes after home games have been relocated to Riga since October 7 due to security concerns. Garbajosa responded that the matter will be discussed at the upcoming FIBA board meeting next week. Israeli teams have also been unable to host European matches in Israel, with only a brief return interrupted by renewed tensions with Iran. While no decision has yet been made, the scheduled discussion at FIBA's board signals potential progress toward resuming games on Israeli soil in the near future.
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