SportsPublished: 19 August 2026 at 19:59

Latvia's U-16 women's basketball team advances to Euro semifinal

Latvia's U-16 women's national basketball team reached the semifinal of the European Championship on Wednesday in Romania, putting them in contention for medals. The tournament is being held in the city of Pitesti.

Latvia's U-16 women's basketball national team secured a place in the semifinal of the European U-16 Championship on Wednesday, with the tournament taking place in the Romanian city of Pitesti.

The result gives the young Latvian players a chance to compete for medals, keeping alive their hopes of finishing the tournament on the podium.

Details about the semifinal's schedule and opponent have not yet been announced.

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