Hapoel Jerusalem Meets Euroleague Officials on Franchise License
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem co-owner Gal Mekel and CEO Oren Arieli met with Euroleague CEO Chus Bueno and Competition Manager Diego Gian in Israel. The discussions focused on Hapoel Jerusalem's pursuit of a permanent franchise license and the potential return of EuroCup games to Israel. A separate joint meeting with Israeli teams and Euroleague officials, attended by Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar, also took place.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem officials met with Euroleague CEO Chus Bueno and Competition Manager Diego Gian.
- Key topics included Hapoel Jerusalem's quest for a permanent franchise license.
- The possibility of returning EuroCup games to Israel was also discussed.
- A joint meeting with Israeli teams and Euroleague executives included Minister Miki Zohar.
- Hapoel Jerusalem expressed commitment to advancing these significant issues.
Hapoel Jerusalem representatives met with Euroleague CEO Chus Bueno and Competition Manager Diego Gian during their visit to Israel. Co-owner Gal Mekel and club CEO Oren Arieli discussed key issues with the officials, including the path to obtaining a permanent franchise license. They also explored the possibility of bringing EuroCup games back to Israel.
In addition to the club-specific meeting, Israeli basketball teams held a joint session with Euroleague executives. This meeting was attended by the Minister of Culture and Sport, Miki Zohar, alongside Hapoel Jerusalem's Gal Mekel and Oren Arieli, and Jared Harper.
Hapoel Jerusalem stated, "We continue to operate on all fronts with full commitment and determination to advance these significant issues." The discussions highlight the club's efforts to secure its long-term status in European competitions and potentially host games.
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