Cyprus Claims Hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv Games Could Cost €1 Million
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Cypriot media reports indicate that hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's home basketball games could cost up to €1 million, with local authorities expected to bear the expense. The extensive security measures required include hundreds of police and counter-terrorism units. Despite some local objections, the President of Cyprus has approved the plan, which would allow Maccabi Tel Aviv to play in Cyprus if games cannot be held in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's home games in Cyprus could cost up to €1 million.
- Cypriot authorities, not Maccabi Tel Aviv, are expected to cover the hosting costs.
- An extensive security plan involving hundreds of police and counter-terrorism units is proposed.
- The President of Cyprus has reportedly approved the hosting of the games.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is seeking alternative venues if games cannot be held in Israel.
Media reports in Cyprus suggest that hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's home basketball games on the island could cost up to €1 million. These costs would reportedly be covered by local Cypriot authorities, not the Israeli basketball club. The proposed security plan for the games is extensive, involving hundreds of police officers, counter-terrorism units, and intelligence personnel. Security measures would include thorough checks at venue entrances and 24-hour guarding of the arena before each match, with risk assessments dictating the level of security for individual games. The venue mentioned is the Spyros Kyprianou Arena. Despite some local opposition in Cyprus due to the financial burden, the President of Cyprus has reportedly approved the hosting. 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 club is exploring Cyprus as an alternative location.
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