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Latvian women's 3x3 basketball team fails to qualify for European Cup

Latvia's women's 3x3 basketball team lost to Sweden 13-15 in a decisive match in Romania on Wednesday, failing to secure a spot in the European Cup final tournament.

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The Latvian women's 3x3 basketball team played a crucial qualification match for the European Cup on Wednesday. The game was held in Romania, with Sweden as the opponent. The match ended with a score of 13-15 in favor of Sweden, meaning Latvia will not participate in the European Cup final tournament. The Latvian team needed a win to advance, but they were unable to overcome the Swedish side. Despite a close contest, the result was a defeat. This loss officially ends Latvia's qualification campaign for the European Cup. The team had one chance to secure a berth, and that chance slipped away in Romania. The scoreline of 13-15 reflects a narrow margin, but it was enough to deny Latvia a place in the final stage. The match was the decisive encounter in the qualification process. With this result, Latvia is eliminated, while Sweden moves on to compete among Europe's best.

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