SportsPublished: 25 July 2026 at 23:38

Latvia's U-18 basketball team loses to Italy in Euro Championship opener

Latvia's U-18 men's basketball team started the European Championship in Trento with a loss, falling 67:89 to hosts Italy on Saturday.

The Latvian U-18 men's basketball team began their European Championship campaign with a defeat on Saturday, July 25, in Trento, Italy. Facing the tournament hosts, the young Latvian players lost decisively with a score of 67:89.

This was Latvia's first match in the group stage of the championship. Despite efforts to stay competitive, the Italian team proved superior in both defense and offense, as reflected in the final score.

Latvia still has several group-stage games ahead, aiming to recover and secure wins to advance to the knockout rounds. Their next match is scheduled in the coming days.

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