THE National Youth is in Serbia, where the U18 European Championship starts on Saturday (22/7). The federal coach, Vangelis Ziagos, spoke about the challenge that the Greek team faces and the level of the matches.
“We are involved in an event against the European elite and the top basketball schools of recent years, “Zagos stressed, adding:” Based on the roster of teams and preparation matches, it seems that the 2005-06 batch is one of the best of the most well-traveled bourgeoisie. this age category“, he emphasized.
For Ziago the goal is clear: “The aim is to feel satisfied with ourselves and our effort at the end of the tournament, having represented our country proudly. Through our competitive image, we want to highlight the elements that established Greek basketball high in the consciousness of the global sports community».
But he also knows that his team has done their best in preparation, so that they are ready for the first game: “We feel competitively and mentally ready for the battles to come.”
*All matches will be broadcast by ERT3.
*Greece will compete in Group D. It will face Italy (22/7, 18.00), Spain (23/7, 20.30) and Denmark (24/7, 15.30) in order.
Source: Sport Fm
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