Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Team to Start Season Preparations in Sofia Amid Security Concerns
Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club announced on July 26, 2026, that due to the escalating security situation in Israel, the team will begin its preparations for the upcoming season in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club plans to maintain two operational bases: one in Sofia and another in Israel. This decision aims to provide the team with maximum flexibility in managing training and competition arrangements amid uncertain conditions.
The club's official statement emphasized that the choice to start the season in Sofia was made to optimally prepare for the new season given the current security challenges. They also noted that the situation will be continuously monitored, and if security conditions improve, the possibility of relocating the main training base back to Israel will be reconsidered.
This move reflects the club's proactive approach to ensuring player safety and operational continuity as the Israeli Basketball Premier League season approaches.
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