By Stefan Djordjevic/ info@eurohoops.net
Serbian government decided to send EuroLeague Basketball an official letter guaranteeing entry to the country for participants of the EuroLeague final tournament.
Belgrade has officially been among the candidates for the EuroLeague tournament which should be held between July 4 and July 26.
The announcement stated the following: “At today’s session, the Government of Serbia agreed to send a letter to the organization Euroleague Basketball, which guarantees entry for the participants of the finals of the 2019/2020 season in the Republic of Serbia.
The City of Belgrade, with the support of the President of the Republic of Serbia, officially bid for the organization of the Euroleague final, which will be held from July 4 to 26 this year.
The organization of the largest basketball club competition in Europe would be a great part for the Republic of Serbia and a great touristic incentive, having in mind that this branch of the economy is most endangered by the coronavirus epidemic.”
The tournament has the full support of the country’s political leadership, including the country’s president of the republic, Aleksandar Vucic who recently confirmed his support to the project.
The decision of the EuroLeague on the matter is expected on the 24th of May and there’s a restrained optimist about the possibility of resuming the season and having a final tournament.