SportsPublished: 12 August 2026 at 18:04

Latvia's U-16 basketball team advances to European Championship semifinal

Latvia's U-16 men's basketball team defeated Greece in the quarterfinal and is now competing for medals at the European Championship in Romania.

Latvia's U-16 men's national basketball team secured an important quarterfinal win at the European Championship on Wednesday, August 12, in a tournament being held in Romania. The young Latvian players defeated their Greek counterparts, earning a place in the tournament's semifinal round.

With this result, Latvia's team remains in contention for medals, with a significant semifinal match now ahead of them. The victory over Greece reflects the strong form shown by Latvia's young basketball players at this decisive stage of the tournament.

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