Two important issues related to Greek basketball have been raised by the Deputy Minister of Sports, Yiannis Broutsisin a television interview given to the Action 24.
In particular, the Broutsis commented on both her candidacy Athens to carry out its Final Four Euroleague for the 2026as well as the concession of CHEF in Olympic.
Deputy Minister of Sports said optimistic that Athens’ proposal for his hospitality great event It will be accepted, while stressing that the Faliro stadium will go to the “reds”, as the process is in the final consultations.
In detail what he said:
For the Final Four of 2026: “We are optimistic, hope and want to be in Athens. It is the request made by the Greek government a few days ago. We gave exactly the amount it requires to organize. We are all consistent. The OAKA is one of Europe’s best stadiums with 18,500 spectators. The achievement of the Final Four in Athens is a national issue, it unites all basketball and all Greek sport. “
On whether there is a higher bid to Euroleague: “We are not auctioning. Our position is specific. If Belgrade is selected, it’s a European country, okay, but we want Athens. The responsible will choose. “
For the chef: “The chef will go to Olympiacos. We are in the final consultations. We have to discuss every detail, as such a serious event is not simple. Let’s not forget that Olympiacos is an idea, it is values, it is sports, but behind its Olympic basketball is an anonymous company. We have to be very careful in every action we will do. Everything will be done in the context that must legally and transparency. “
Source: Sport Fm
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