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Philip Mestdagh after the draw: “I’m happy”

Philip Mestadgh said he was “happy” after the draw for groups for the Tokyo Olympic Games women’s basketball tournament held on Tuesday in Mies, Switzerland. Belgium was added to Group C along with Australia, China and Puerto Rico: “I’m happy because this draw gives us possibilities to reach the quarter-finals.” “Australia is a top nation…

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Belgium finishes 4th at the 3×3 International Supercup 2021 (Video)

Belgium finished 4th at the 3×3 International Supercup 2021 The Belgian 3×3 team consisting of Thierry Marien, Nick Celis, Thibaut Vervoort and Toon Ceyssens competed at the 3×3 Supercup this weekend in Austria to prepare for the Olympic Qualifiers later this year. On the opening day (Friday) they faced Germany, France and Austria, coming away…

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The Belgian Cats won the “Best Belgian Team of the Year” award

The Belgian Cats won the “Best Belgian Team of the Year” award this Friday. The Cats received 465 points, the Red Flames received 245 pts. Deceuninck-QuickStep cycling team received 208 pts and the third spot. The Cats succeed the Red Lions, the national hockey team, who won the award last year. The Belgian Cats had…

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The Belgian Cats climb to the 6th place in the World Ranking

The Belgian Cats climb to 6th place in the world ranking unveiled on Tuesday by FIBA. The Belgian Cats were previously at the 7th place. Belgium take the place of Turkey for the only change in the top 10 of the ranking. The United States remains at the top of the rankings ahead of Australia,…

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Belgian Lions: Our top five

Belgian Lions: Our top five after the bubble in Vilnius. Retin Obasohan He was the lion who roared loudest during this qualifying window. Obasohan has always been a great athlete, driving powerfully to the basket and sometimes finishing spectacularly. Against the Czech Republic and Lithuania, Obasohan showed he has improved his previously iffy shot selection….

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Dario Gjergja is “happy” after the games in the bubble

Dario Gjergja is “happy” after the games in the bubble. The Lions finished the Vilnius bubble with 1 win against Czech Repubic and 1 loss against Lithuania. “I am very happy with our record“, Gjergja said at a press conference following Belgium’s defeat against the Lithuanians. “When you see that Lithuania has between 65 and…

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Lithuania beats Belgium (84-71)

After the big win against Czech Republic, the Lions played against Lithuania this Sunday. If the Lions started the game against Czech Republic very well, this Sunday the first minutes were for Lithuania (14-4 after 4′). After a very energetic time-out from coach Gjergja, the Lions made a good run (14-10 after 6′). Thanks to…

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Retin Obasohan after the win against Czech Republic: “I’m proud of our team”

Retin Obasohan was happy after the win against Czech Republic:” I’m proud of our team. From the first guy to the last one. We did our best to represent our country. This was a great team effort. When we trust each other, we bring the best of each other.” Dario Gjergja also reacted after the…

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Belgium beats Czech Republic (62-90)

Belgium beats Czech Republic 62-90 . The Lions sit at the top of group C with 3 wins in 3 games. Jean-Marc Mwema started the game strong, he scored 8 points in the first 3 minutes for the Lions (6-12). The Lions were unstoppable, they scored 19 points in the first 5 minutes (10-19 after…

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Here are the 12 Belgian Lions to face Czech Republic

Here are the 12 Belgian Lions to face Czech Republic this Friday in the Eurobasket 2020 qualifiers at 15H30. After four days of preparation in Vilnius, Dario Gjergja and the Belgian Lions sports staff have announced the 12 players for the game against the Czech Republic this Friday at 15H45. Haris Bratanovic and Leander Dedroog…