World Cup Basketball: Schröder Experiences Harassment from National Team
In a shocking turn of events during the EuroBasket 2022 game between Germany and Lithuania, held in Tampere, Finland, a racist incident occurred. The incident involved monkey noises made by some Lithuanian fans during halftime, which was met with disapproval by all.
German national team captain Dennis Schröder reported the racist heckling after the game, expressing his dismay in an interview with MagentaSport. He stated that such actions were a step too far and that racism has no place in sports.
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) promptly took action, identifying the suspect through video footage and issuing a ban from attending further EuroBasket 2022 games. However, the identity of the suspect has not been publicly disclosed.
FIBA also reached out to the Lithuanian delegation regarding the incident, planning to contact them again to inform them of the situation and support efforts to prevent future incidents. The Lithuanian delegation has not disclosed any actions taken in response to the ejected individuals.
The German coaching staff alerted security about the racist heckling, and the game ended with a score of 107:88 in favour of Germany. Despite the incident, the game was played to completion, with both teams showing resilience and determination.
FIBA has shared relevant footage and information with authorities, but no further details about the identity of the suspect or the actions taken by the Lithuanian delegation have been disclosed. The organisation has also not disclosed any new details about the identity of the suspect.
Dennis Schröder's stance against racism serves as a reminder that such behaviour has no place in sports or society. FIBA's swift action and continued support for preventing future incidents is commendable and sets a positive example for all.
