Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Games in Cyprus to Have Unprecedented Security
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv will play its EuroLeague home games in Limassol, Cyprus, starting October 22 against Real Madrid. Cypriot police are preparing for "unprecedented" security, deploying a "huge number" of officers due to past incidents and games against Turkish teams. The arena will have a 5,000-spectator limit and be under police control 24 hours before each match.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball games will be held in Limassol, Cyprus, with heightened security.
- The first game in Cyprus is scheduled for October 22 against Real Madrid.
- Cypriot police anticipate an "unprecedented number" of security personnel will be deployed.
- Security measures will cover the arena, surrounding areas, and team accommodations.
- Games against Turkish teams will feature special security and strict checks.
- The arena will be limited to 5,000 spectators and secured 24 hours prior to games.
Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club will play its home EuroLeague games in Nicosia, Cyprus, instead of Serbia, as they await return to Israel. The team is expected to begin hosting games at the Spyros Kiprianou Arena in Limassol, with the first match against Real Madrid scheduled for October 22. The arena, which seats approximately 8,000, will be limited to 5,000 spectators, with a small allocation for visiting teams.
Security measures will be exceptionally stringent, according to Nikos Levidis of the Cyprus Police. He stated that a "huge number" of police officers will be deployed, potentially an "unprecedented number" of security personnel. The security operation will extend beyond the arena to surrounding areas and team accommodations.
Levidis explained that the extensive security requirements will necessitate officers working overtime. Preparations will commence before game days and continue afterward. He cited past incidents between Israeli and Cypriot fans, as well as upcoming games against Turkish teams, as reasons for the heightened security.
The arena will be handed over to the police 24 hours before each game and will be closed for Maccabi Tel Aviv's use only for training. Special security measures and thorough checks will be implemented for games against the three Turkish EuroLeague teams.
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