The International Basketball Federation has extended the suspension of Russia until August.

FIBA continues the suspension of Russian and Belarusian teams from its tournaments

The Executive Committee of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) confirmed the decision to extend the ban on Russian and Belarusian clubs and national teams from competitions. This information was published on the official website of the organization, citing a source in FIBA, reports 'Glavcom'.

The decision to suspend the teams was made during the FIBA Executive Committee meeting in Bahrain.

“The status of Russia and Belarus has been extended until the next FIBA Executive Committee meeting, which will take place in August 2025,” the statement said.

The next discussion on the participation of Russians and Belarusians in tournaments will take place at the Executive Committee meeting in August.

In 2022, after the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine, FIBA decided to exclude the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participating in competitions under its auspices. This decision also imposes a ban on the participation of teams from these countries at the club level.

Alina Yagupova, captain of the women's national team of Ukraine and leader of the 'Valencia' team, demonstrated impressive results during the decisive match. She spent 29 minutes on the court, scoring 9 points while making several useful actions - rebounds, assists, and steals.

This season has been the second in a row for Yagupova, during which she has won the title of champion of Spain, and she also became the winner of the Spanish Cup last year. Her scoring this season is also impressive: an average of 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.

On the European stage, 'Valencia' secured fourth place, and Alina Yagupova showed impressive results, averaging 11.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per match.