The Georgian team went to the Basketball World Cup in Japan

A team of Georgian basketball players went to distant Japan to take part in the exciting Basketball World Cup. The first challenge awaits them on August 26, when the Georgian national team will compete with the Cape Verdean national team.

The significance of this event goes far beyond sports arenas. Georgia, for the first time in its history, has qualified for the World Basketball Championship. Going on the road, they take on barriers and stereotypes, proving that hard work and will are able to overcome any obstacles.

This championship, scheduled from August 25 to September 10, will be held in three countries: Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. In the historical chapter of the Georgian basketball saga, Japan becomes the destination where the fates of Georgian players will unfold.

The head coach of the national team, Ilias Zuros, expressed confidence that arriving in Japan a little in advance contributes to better adaptation to climatic and temporary changes. After all, even such aspects can have an impact on the game form.

The Georgian team will play in Group F, together with the strong teams of Slovenia, Cape Verde and Venezuela. For them, every match will be a test, but they are ready to learn from every game. The main goal is not only to represent Georgia with dignity, but also to give the fans unforgettable moments and real pride in their team.

The last test matches allowed the coach to express satisfaction with the quality of his team's game, but he stressed that every step will be important at the championship. Zuros is convinced that only the highest level of team spirit and individual skill will allow us to achieve our goals.

Georgia will hold the last preparatory match on August 22 with a strong Australian team, ranked fourth in the world ranking. This will be the final touch before the start of an exciting championship, which, without a doubt, will leave its mark on the history of Georgian basketball.