By Dimitris Minaretzis / info@eurohoops.net
A security issue at Gatwick Airport in London is affecting the departure of the Greek National Team from the UK capital. After the loss to Great Britain, the first in the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers, the Greek delegation remained at the airport for quite some time while already there to depart.
As the luggage check-in process was finishing, security officials ordered the evacuation of the airport, which was carried out in an orderly and calm manner. Around 12:00 CET, the team’s delegation was outside the airport, waiting for further instructions.
After being outside, the delegation was taken to the airport’s underground areas. The airport management shared information through its account on “X”:
“A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident.
Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing.
Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
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Papanikolaou, Larentzakis and Kalaitzakis to join Greece’s NT
Greece will face Great Britain in Round 4 of the Qualifiers on Sunday, November 24th, with the match set to be played in Thessaloniki.
Vassilis Spanoulis’ squad is set to be reinforced by Olympiacos players Kostas Papanikolaou and Giannoulis Larentzakis, as well as by Panathinaikos’ Panagiotis Kalaitzakis.
The Greek national team remains at the top of the standings in Group F with a 2-1 record, followed by Czechia and Great Britain, both with the same 2-1 record. The Netherlands sits at the bottom with a 0-3 record.
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