Cyprus Claims Hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv Games Could Cost Up To €1 Million
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is seeking to host EuroLeague games in Cyprus due to the ongoing situation in Israel, with reports estimating the cost at up to €1 million. Cypriot authorities are expected to cover the expenses for enhanced security measures. Despite some local opposition, the President of Cyprus has approved the hosting, and police are planning the necessary arrangements.
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- Hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague games in Cyprus could cost up to €1 million.
- Cypriot authorities are expected to bear the full cost of hosting the games.
- Extensive security measures, including police and intelligence personnel, will be implemented.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv hosted EuroLeague officials in Israel to assess feasibility.
- The President of Cyprus has approved the hosting of the games.
Maccabi Tel Aviv recently hosted EuroLeague officials in Israel to demonstrate the feasibility of resuming league games in the country, though a final decision remains pending. If games cannot be held in Israel, the team is reportedly considering Cyprus as an alternative venue for its home matches.
Reports from Cyprus suggest that hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's games would incur significant costs, primarily due to extensive security measures. These measures are expected to include hundreds of police officers, counter-terrorism units, and intelligence personnel. Thorough security checks at venue entrances and 24-hour guarding of the arena before games are planned to ensure the safety of players and fans, with security levels adjusted based on risk assessments for each match.
The total cost for hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv's games at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena is estimated to reach up to €1 million. This expense, however, would reportedly be covered by local Cypriot authorities rather than the basketball club.
Despite the substantial cost, there are calls within Cyprus to deny Maccabi Tel Aviv hosting privileges. However, the President of Cyprus has already granted approval for the games, leading the police to develop plans to facilitate the event, with the financial burden falling on Cypriot entities.
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