Grouped with Serbia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Estonia, and Portugal for EuroBasket 2025, Latvia prepares to compete.
Get ready, hoops fans! The Latvian national men's basketball team is gearing up for some serious action in Group A of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025. This thrilling group includes powerhouses like Serbia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Estonia, and Portugal. Looks like it's going to be a heated competition, eh?
You'll catch Latvia going head-to-head with Turkey on August 27 at the Xiaomi Arena in Riga, Latvia. If you mark your calendars, you'll see that they'll take on Estonia on August 29, Serbia on August 30, Portugal on September 1, and finally, the Czech Republic on September 3. All games kick off at 6 p.m. local time.
While we're talking about the Xiaomi Arena, let's take a moment to appreciate this epic venue hosting the games. It's one of the state-of-the-art arenas built to cater to basketball fans from all corners of the globe. The arena boasts a capacity of over 10,000 spectators, creating an electric and unforgettable atmosphere.
In other groups, you've got Group B, featuring Germany, Lithuania, Montenegro, Finland, Great Britain, and Sweden. Group C includes high-flying teams like Spain, Greece, Italy, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Cyprus. Meanwhile, Group D will bring together France, Slovenia, Poland, Israel, Belgium, and Iceland.
The hosting responsibilities were shared among four co-hosts: Latvia, Finland, Cyprus, and Poland. Each co-host was free to pick a partner country to join the same group. For example, Latvia teamed up with Estonia, while Finland and Lithuania formed a dynamic duo. Similarly, Cyprus and Greece completed the picture.
The group phase will run from August 27 to September 5, with the final phase being held exclusively in Riga, Latvia, from September 6 to 14. So, buckle up, hoops lovers, and prepare for an unforgettable tournament!
Former basketball stars Nikos Zisis and Rudy Fernandez were there to help draw the teams into their respective groups at the official ceremony in Riga. Can't wait to see the action unfold!
Want to know more about the full schedule, game times, and specific details? Be sure to check out the official FIBA website for the most up-to-date info. Don't miss a beat, because these games are going to be epic!
FIBA assigned Georgia to Group C for the EuroBasket 2025, joining other high-flying teams like Spain, Greece, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Cyprus. The tournament's sports action will commence on August 27, with Group A games taking place in various countries, including Latvia, Finland, Cyprus, and Poland. The final phase of the tournament, from September 6 to 14, will be held exclusively in Riga, Latvia, promising an unforgettable climax for hoops fans.
