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Basketball Ireland CEO: 'I don't believe any gesture by us would have made any difference'

Ireland were beaten yesterday in the controversial Eurobasket 2025 qualifier against Israel in Riga.   The team refused to partake in the traditional pre-match handshake with their Israeli opponents following allegations of anti-semitism from the Israeli camp.   John Feehan, CEO of Basketball Ireland joined Kieran to discuss...

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17.37 9 Feb 2024


Basketball Ireland CEO: 'I don't believe any gesture by us would have made any difference'


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Ireland were beaten yesterday in the controversial Eurobasket 2025 qualifier against Israel in Riga.  

The team refused to partake in the traditional pre-match handshake with their Israeli opponents following allegations of anti-semitism from the Israeli camp.  

John Feehan, CEO of Basketball Ireland joined Kieran to discuss...


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