Cyprus U18 basketball team competes in European Championship group stage

The Cyprus U18 national basketball team is concluding its group stage participation at the FIBA U18 European Championship Division B in Rijeka, Croatia. Under the leadership of coach Dimitris Koukouris, the team has faced significant challenges throughout the tournament, suffering losses against Belgium (74-122), Ireland (60-80), Great Britain (73-78), and the Netherlands (57-90). These results left Cyprus in sixth place in Group C.

The final group match for the Cypriot team is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, at 14:00 Cyprus time, against Finland at the Zamet Sports Centre. Finland, currently in fifth place with one win and three losses, represents the final opportunity for Cyprus to secure a positive result in the group stage. The outcome of this game will determine the final rankings at the bottom of the group, as both teams seek to conclude this phase of the championship. All matches are being broadcast live via the FIBA YouTube channel.