Latvian basketballers lose to Estonia in friendly match in Tallinn
Latvia's men's basketball team lost 78:88 against Estonia in a friendly in Tallinn. The team is preparing for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and will face Georgia in Riga on Sunday.
The Latvian men's national basketball team is continuing its preparations for the decisive matches of the first qualifying round of the 2027 World Cup. During this preparation phase, the team is playing friendly matches. On Wednesday in Tallinn, Latvia suffered a 78:88 defeat against Estonia.
The match took place in the Estonian capital and was part of the team's preparation cycle. This coming Sunday, June 28, the Latvian basketballers will host Georgia in Riga. That match will be an important test of the team's readiness for official competition.
The Latvian team is coached by Jānis Gailītis, who is working to build a competitive squad this season. The loss to Estonia serves as another challenge, but the coaching staff and players aim to improve their performance ahead of the more crucial games.
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