We found ourselves in a really difficult group!
The German national team will play in Group E of the FIBA Basketball World Cup (August 25 – September 10) against Japan, Australia and Finland.
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Ironically, German legend Dirk Nowitzki (44) won a pot lottery ticket at a party in Manila and faced a tough opponent.
This brings us to Okinawa, Japan. The arena will be completed there in 2021 and will offer space for 10,000 spectators.
Manila in the Philippines and Jakarta in Indonesia are also possible destinations.
Former national player Per Gunther (35) in Magenta: “Australia are the third or fourth strongest team in this tournament. Teams that often win medals. It’s a big job!
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“It’s a very tough group,” said Alba pro Johannes Thiemann, 29, who won a bronze medal at the European Championships with Thys last year. “But like at the European Championships, it’s advantageous to be in the right rhythm. I am happy to spend time in Japan. My wife will also come, for her the country is the big prize.
If Germany advance, they will face one of the Group F teams in the second round: Slovenia (played by Luka Doncic), Georgia, Venezuela and Cape Verde.
The German national team will be tested against Greece (August 19) and the United States (August 20) ahead of the World Cup in Dubai.
That’s why national team coach Gordon Herbert, 64, is looking forward to the preliminary tour in the Philippines: “It will be easier in terms of logistics.”
After the draw, he said, “What an interesting group! We are already in the group of death at the European Championships. Now we are in a band again. Japan is the most difficult to reach from Abu Dhabi. But what should we do?
Interesting: Canadian Herbert worked in Finland for a long time, and also took the citizenship of a World Cup competitor. His two sons play for the Finnish national youth team.
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But the objective remains the Archipelago. Because the final will take place 40 kilometers north of the capital, Manila – in the Philippines Arena.
It can accommodate 55,000 people, making it the largest auditorium in the world. It was built for religious services, which are also held there regularly.
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