Euroleague Basketball regrets to announce the cancellation of the adidas NextGen EuroLeague qualifying tournament in Abu Dhabi. The decision was made in light of the current situation in the region and in order to ensure the maximum safety of all participants.
The tournament organizers say that after careful evaluation and ongoing consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders, it was determined that cancelling the event is the most responsible course of action at this time.
The Zalgiris Kaunas youth team also competed in the tournament.
In the first group match on Friday, Zalgiris defeated Valencia Basket 89-84. In the second match on Saturday, the Kaunas team convincingly beat their peers from London Lions 95-69.
In the decisive group match, Zalgiris was scheduled to face NextGen Team Abu Dhabi, which also had two wins, but due to the cancellation of the tournament, this match will no longer take place.
The tournament organizers are currently working with the teams to arrange their return to Europe. The best and safest travel solutions are being sought to ensure that all teams return home as smoothly and quickly as possible.
