The Belgian Cats will no longer be able to play international friendlies before their big debut in the Olympic basketball tournament, against Australia on July 27. Scheduled training matches against Spain (20 July) and the United States (22 July) have been permanently cancelled.
The decision was already made on July 12 by the Japanese authorities, who would not allow the Olympic bubbles to pass. The exception to the rule is the Japanese basketball team itself, which piles up in friendlies. Spain and the United States tried to reverse the decision, but failed. “It is now a hundred percent certain that they will not continue,” Koen Omans, general manager of Belgian Cats, told Belga. It is impossible to follow the activity plan (Activity plan that all participants must complete for the first 14 days of gaming, editor.) After that change.
Belgian Katz plays another friendly match on July 21 at 11 am Belgian time. Referees will come from outside to direct the match and the teams will be adjusted every three months.
The decision was already made on July 12 by the Japanese authorities, who would not allow the Olympic bubbles to pass. The exception to the rule is the Japanese basketball team itself, which piles up in friendlies. Spain and the United States tried to reverse the decision, but failed. “It is now a hundred percent certain that they will not continue,” Koen Omans, general manager of Belgian Cats, told Belga. It is impossible to change the ‘activity plan’ (the activity plan that all participants must complete during the first 14 days of games, ed.). Belgium’s Katz will play another friendly on July 21 at 11am BST. Referees will come from outside to guide the match and the adjustment will be made. difference every three months.
