Race attendees banned by German Federation
In an unfortunate turn of events during Germany's EuroBasket 2025 game against Lithuania in Tampere, Finland, the German national team captain, Dennis Schröder, was subjected to racist heckling from the stands.
The incident, which involved monkey noises, was reported by Schröder himself. The German coaching staff alerted security about the disturbing incident, and two individuals were promptly ejected from the arena.
Following the incident, Schröder made a statement about the incident in an interview with MagentaSport, expressing his disapproval of the monkey noises, stating they do not belong in sports. He also said he does not respect or accept racism.
In support of efforts to prevent similar incidents in future games, FIBA has provided the relevant footage and information to the authorities. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has also barred a suspect from attending all remaining Eurobasket 2025 games.
However, it's important to note that the person banned by FIBA from participating in further EuroBasket 2025 games after accusing Schröder of racism is not explicitly named in the search results. No direct information about such a ban related to a racism accusation towards Schröder was found.
FIBA intends to contact the Lithuanian team's delegation to inform them about the situation and reiterate their commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards racism in sports. Schröder's bravery in speaking out against such behaviour serves as a reminder that such incidents have no place in sports or society.
The game, despite the incident, ended with a resounding victory for Germany, with a score of 107:88 in their favour. Despite the unfortunate incident, the focus remains on the sport and the values it represents - unity, respect, and fair play.
