Cyprus Claims Hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv Games Could Cost €1 Million
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Reports from Cyprus indicate that hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's home basketball games could cost up to €1 million, primarily for security measures. These costs are expected to be borne by Cypriot authorities, not the team, despite some local opposition. The President of Cyprus has approved the hosting, and police are planning logistics, while Maccabi Tel Aviv awaits a decision on playing in Israel.
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- Hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's home games in Cyprus could cost up to €1 million.
- Cypriot authorities, not Maccabi Tel Aviv, are expected to pay the security costs.
- The President of Cyprus has approved the hosting of the games.
- Extensive security measures, including hundreds of police and counter-terrorism units, are planned.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is seeking to host games abroad if they cannot be played in Israel.
Reports from Cyprus suggest that hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's home basketball games on the island could incur costs of up to €1 million. These expenses would reportedly cover an extensive security plan, including hundreds of police officers, counter-terrorism units, and intelligence personnel. Security measures would involve thorough checks at venue entrances and 24-hour guarding of the arena before each game to ensure the safety of players and fans.
The article states that the local Cypriot authorities, not Maccabi Tel Aviv, would be responsible for covering these significant security costs. This financial burden has led to some calls within Cyprus to deny the team hosting rights.
However, the President of Cyprus has already granted approval for the games to be hosted. Consequently, the police are now developing plans to facilitate the event, with the understanding that the financial responsibility rests with Cyprus. Maccabi Tel Aviv had previously hosted EuroLeague officials in Israel to demonstrate the feasibility of resuming league games in the country, but a final decision remains pending. If games cannot be held in Israel, the team is seeking to relocate its home matches to Cyprus.
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