The Russian women's national team is doubtful for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup that will be in Australia from September 22 to October 1, as per IANS.?
The draw is scheduled for March 3 and the international basketball federation has suspended participation of Russian players and officials from international competitions for an indefinite period, in the wake of the Ukraine invasion.??
FIBA said the decision stood until further notice.
"In line with the International Olympic Committee Executive Board resolution and its reasons, FIBA has announced today that Russian teams and officials will not be allowed to participate in FIBA Basketball and 3x3 Basketball competitions until further notice," said the statement.?
"FIBA remains very concerned by the recent events in Ukraine and expresses its deepest sympathies to the victims," it added.?
"FIBA will communicate any further decisions taken by the Central Board at its meeting on March 25, as well as by FIBA's European Zone bodies in the next coming days. FIBA strongly condemns violence and hopes peace will urgently prevail," the statement went on to say.???