Cyprus Prepares for Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague Games Amidst Security and Logistics
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Cyprus is preparing to host Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague home games, with club president Fanios Konstantinou detailing security and logistics. Local Cypriot police will manage security, and magnetometer gates will be installed. The arena will accommodate 3,000 Israeli fans and 1,500 Cypriot fans, with strict access for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Final EuroLeague approval is expected early next week, after which new basketball hoops will be installed.
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- Cyprus will host Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague home games at the Spiros Kiprianou arena.
- Local Cypriot police and ushers will handle all security arrangements.
- Magnetometer gates, similar to airport security, will be installed at the arena entrances.
- The arena will host 3,000 Israeli fans, 1,500 Cypriot fans, and adhere to EuroLeague ticket allocations.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will only have access to the arena on the day before and the day of the games.
- Final approval from the EuroLeague is expected early next week, with new basketball hoops to be imported.
Cyprus is preparing to host Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague home games, a decision that has stirred controversy. The president of the basketball club, Fanios Konstantinou, who also owns the "Spiros Kiprianou" arena where the games are slated to take place, addressed concerns regarding security and logistics.
Konstantinou clarified that security would be handled by local Cypriot ushers and the Cypriot police, with no involvement from the Israeli police. To ensure separation, the stands behind the baskets will remain empty. Strict security measures will be implemented at the entrances, including airport-standard magnetometer gates for screening attendees, with Maccabi Tel Aviv set to rent the necessary equipment.
Regarding attendance, the agreement allows for 3,000 Israeli fans, 1,500 Cypriot fans, and adheres to EuroLeague regulations for visiting team tickets (100 regular, 40 VIP).
Konstantinou refuted claims that Maccabi Tel Aviv would "take over" the arena, stating that the team and its staff would only have access on the day before and the day of the game for practice and play. The arena will remain available for local Cypriot teams on all other days.
He anticipates final approval from the EuroLeague early next week. The arena will require the import of new basketball hoops, as the ones used in EuroBasket are not approved for the competition. Further planning will commence once the official approval is received.
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