FIBA opens investigation after altercation between Mali players / News - Basketnews.com

FIBA released a statement regarding the incident between the Mali players in the Women's Basketball World Cup 2022.

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FIBA released a statement saying it acknowledged the fact that there was an altercation between Mali players after the Serbia-Mali game of the Women's Basketball World Cup 2022.

FIBA reports having started an investigation on the said incident.

Full FIBA statement:

"FIBA acknowledged today that there was an altercation between Mali players in the mixed zone following the Group B game Serbia-Mali at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022.

Following the incident, FIBA has opened an investigation. Once the investigation is concluded, FIBA will decide on any applicable disciplinary measures."

It was earlier reported that two players from the Mali national team, Salimatou Kourouma and Kamite Elisabeth Dabou, were caught fighting after a loss against Serbia in the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Video footage of the incident:

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