Hapoel Jerusalem vs. BCL: “Our deep disappointment at the lack of sensitivity and solidarity”

Disappointed with the attitude of the Basketball Champions League and FIBA ​​​​to the events in Israel is Hapoel Jerusalem, which issued a statement expressing its grievances.

“The Basketball Champions League has announced the postponement of games involving Israeli teams. While I appreciate that the BCL has postponed our match dates, we would like to express our deep disappointment at the lack of sensitivity and solidarity in the BCL’s announcement.”

We, the people of Israel, including the fans, players and staff of Hapoel Jerusalem, are currently facing a state of war in our country that has been forced upon us. We expect the BCL and the organizing authority FIBA ​​to publicly stand by Israel in these difficult hours of war.

For the people of Israel, professional sport is currently the least important issue, but we are waiting for clear messages from the sports organizations to which the country’s clubs are affiliated.” Hapoel Jerusalem said in a statement.

We remind you that BCL’s previous announcement was: “The Basketball Champions League announced on Tuesday that, given the current security situation in the IIsrael has decided to postpone the two games of the opening week of the regular season. in which the two clubs from Israel take part.

The decision was made in consultation with the clubs concerned, FIBA ​​​​Europe and the Israel Basketball Association.

Consequently, the game was originally between Hapoel Jerusalem and Benfica scheduled for Tuesday, October 17th and the game between Bonn and Hapoel Holon, that The event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 18th, will be postponed to a later date if conditions permit.

The Basketball Champions League will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and engage stakeholders involve parties in all decisions relating to the matter and the safety of players, coaches, Officials and fans”.