"Neftchi" won its first victory in the region

 On July 13, our U-16 men's national team played its final match in the FIBA U16 European Championship division C. In the 5th place classification game, our team defeated Moldova with a score of 79:72, securing 5th place in the tournament. We congratulate our young basketball players for their determined and spirited performance throughout the championship and wish them success in future competitions.

 On July 13, our U-18 women’s national team played their final match in the European Championship division B. Competing for 11th–12th place, our team was defeated by Luxembourg with a score of 54:67, finishing the tournament in 12th place out of 21 participating countries. Considering all results, securing a spot among the top 12 teams in division B is a notable achievement for women’s basketball in our country. We congratulate our girls for their determined performance in their first-ever appearance in the European Championship division B and wish them continued success in upcoming competitions.

 U-18 women’s national team played their first match in the 9th–16th place classification round of the FIBA European Championship division B. In a tense and competitive game, our girls secured a hard-fought 75–72 victory over Denmark. With this win, they have officially claimed a spot among the top 12 teams in the tournament. We congratulate our team on this important victory and wish them the best of luck in their next crucial match against Slovakia in the battle for 9th–12th places.