Dynamic WNBA Star Fiebich Slams Lackluster Promotion of Women's Euro Basketball in Hamburg
Fiebich calls for enhanced commitment from the association - Fiebich advocates for increased dedication from the Association.
Hey there! It's time for the Women's Euro Basketball Championship, and things are heating up in Hamburg this week! But WNBA superstar Leonie Fiebich is speaking out about how the event is being handled, calling for more effort from the German Basketball Federation.
Fiebich, who'll be playing at the Inselpark Arena, isn't thrilled that her team might not be able to accommodate the large audience that still wants tickets. "I wish they could have planned differently to accommodate more people," she told the Süddeutsche Zeitung. That arena only seats around 2,400, which is a small fraction of what the Barclays Arena, which can house 16,000, could offer.
But let's not focus on the negative! Fiebich is all about the game and nothing's going to distract her from that. With crucial games against Sweden, Spain, and Great Britain ahead, she's just concentrating on playing some awesome ball and winning. The team is aiming to secure at least second place in their group to qualify for the knockout rounds in Piraeus.
Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much excitement in Hamburg for the tournament compared to what's happening in other locations. Here's hoping things pick up for the World Championship in Berlin in 2026!
- Hamburg
- Women
- Effort
- Basketball Euro Championship
- WNBA
- Germany
- SZ
- Berlin
(Some insights: The Women’s EuroBasket 2025, which takes place from June 18 to 29, is being hosted across various countries, including Germany. The German games are in Hamburg at the Inselpark Arena. Despite tickets being available, some spectators are still complaining about sold-out seats. The tournament is widely promoted across Europe on national networks and digital platforms like Courtside 1891 and DAZN.)
- In the midst of the Women's Euro Basketball Championship in Hamburg, WNBA superstar Leonie Fiebich has voiced concerns over the event's promotion, highlighting the need for increased effort from the German Basketball Federation.
- With key games against Sweden, Spain, and Great Britain on the horizon, Fiebich, set to play at the Inselpark Arena, remains focused on delivering top-notch performances and securing a second place finish in their group to qualify for the knockout rounds in Piraeus.
- Hamburg
- Women
- Effort
- Basketball Euro Championship
- WNBA
- Germany
- SZ (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
- Berlin
- Concern (implied)
- Qualification (implied)
