FIBA to discuss possible sanctions against Russia / News - Basketnews.com

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Following a Russian invasion of Ukraine, The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is launching a committee to study possible sanctions against Russia and its teams.

According to Spanish journalist Marc Mundet, there will be no official announcement from the organisation until tomorrow.

FIBA has faced various criticisms throughout the days since Thursday when the war in Ukraine broke out. So far until today, no decision has been made both on the Russian national teams and clubs.

On the other end of the specter, the global governing body of football, FIFA, suspended Russia and its teams from all competitions on Monday, ejecting the country from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) suspended all Russian and Belarusian national teams and clubs from participation in every age category and in all IIHF competitions or events until further notice, also withdrawing the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship hosting rights from Russia.

So far, it is unknown what decision FIBA will announce after the study of possible sanctions is over.

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