Russia has been excluded from the 2024 Olympic Games in basketball

The Executive Committee of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) decided not to give the Russian men's national team a ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games. This was reported by the press service of the Federation.

"The FIBA ​​Executive Committee has decided not to register the Russian men's national team for the 2023 FIBA ​​Olympic Games qualifiers," the report said.

It is noted that Bulgaria will take the place of Russia in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament.

The qualifying tournament for the Olympics is the world championship that will be held in August-September 2023. The results of the competitions will determine the teams that will participate in the Olympic qualifying tournament based on the qualification for the 2025 European Championship.