by Eurohoops Team / [email protected]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affected Turkish Airlines EuroLeague as it is on the agenda of the whole world.
First, Zalgiris Kanuas had called for a boycott of matches in Russia.
Then, due to the process, Barcelona canceled the flight when he was supposed to visit Russia yesterday for the game he will play with Zenit. According to the statement made by Tony Parker, owner of LDLC ASVEL, the French team is not planning to travel for the matches to be played in Russia next week.
About the process Russian team Zenit st. Petersburg made the official statement:
“Basketball should stay out of politics.
This is a very basic recommendation and should be the mentality of every tournament and organization. Despite all the differences in political views and opinions, European clubs were united by the idea that basketball should unite all borders independent of politics. We respect the decision of every team competing in the EuroLeague. And for Voltaire’s spirit, we want our thoughts to be heard.
Our club has many players, coaches and special experts from Spain, Lithuania, Greece, USA, Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Belarus and Russia. We all came together for a great reason: BASKETBALL.
We all go through this process with our families and loved ones. In line with our overall goals and objectives, we want to fight the remaining EuroLeague clubs with dignity and honesty on the pitch.
This is our life and our passion, WE ALL WANT TO PLAY!
The latest fixture showed that the EuroLeague is able to give dates even despite the developments that have passed through perhaps the most difficult period in its history.
We aim to have an honorable and non-partisan meeting with the EuroLeague teams to ensure the smooth continuation of the season. All Russian teams deserved it with their performances this season. We are sure that CSKA Moscow, Zenit and UNICS Kazan will want to continue to prove this, especially on the basketball court. Politics is for separating people, sport is for uniting different people in a common understanding.
Please choose the long road based on understanding and peace in the name of the spirit of sports, not the path followed by politicians that leads to division and strife!
-Zenit Basketball Club
???? Our Statement
Basketball should be out of Politics.#EveryGameMatters pic.twitter.com/zgDjs1Tw9x
— Basketball club Zenit (@zenitbasket) February 25, 2022
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