Cyprus President Involved in Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague Hosting Efforts
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv may host EuroLeague games in Cyprus.
- A key meeting will decide on the Cyprus venue.
- EuroLeague and Cypriot police are involved in the decision.
- Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is aware of the efforts.
- Security, especially against Turkish teams, is a concern.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively pursuing options to host its EuroLeague basketball games in Cyprus as a temporary measure until they can return to playing in Israel. A crucial meeting is scheduled to take place in Limassol, Cyprus, within the next 24 hours to determine if the Spyros Kyprianou Arena will serve as Maccabi's home venue.
Representatives from Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Cypriot police, and the EuroLeague are expected to attend the meeting. EuroLeague officials will conduct an on-site inspection of the arena, which was renovated for a previous EuroBasket tournament, to assess its suitability for hosting the games. Key considerations will include security arrangements and crowd separation, particularly given the potential for Maccabi to face Turkish rivals in Cyprus.
Reports suggest that the EuroLeague is likely to approve the move to Cyprus, with the first possible game potentially occurring by the end of the current month. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is reportedly involved in the matter and has met with Shimon Mizrahi, a representative of Maccabi Tel Aviv, regarding the proposal. The Cypriot police have already begun formulating a preliminary security plan for the team.
Hosting these games in Cyprus could present a challenge for the Cypriot police due to the potential for matches against Turkish teams. However, the club's efforts are focused on ensuring continuity for their EuroLeague participation.
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