Ukraine's basketball team, coached by Bagatskis, wins World Cup qualifier in Riga
Ukraine's men's basketball team, led by head coach Ainars Bagatskis, celebrated a win on Friday in Riga during the second round of 2027 World Cup qualification.
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On Friday, Riga hosted a second-round match of the 2027 Basketball World Cup qualification tournament, in which Ukraine's men's national team secured a victory.
The Ukrainian squad is currently led by head coach Ainars Bagatskis, a figure well known in Latvian basketball circles. His team achieved the win in a game played in Riga, continuing their campaign for a spot in the World Cup finals.
The World Cup qualification tournament is held in several rounds, during which national teams compete for places at the 2027 World Cup. Second-round matches play an important role in shaping teams' further prospects in the standings.
Further details about the opponent, the final score, and other specifics were not provided in the source report.
