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Controversy and Support: Basketball Ireland Drama Unfolds

Basketball Ireland - Kieran Donaghy - TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR

Discover the heated disputes and unwavering support in Basketball Ireland's recent events. From boycott decisions to antisemitism accusations, the drama unfolds!

In the world of Basketball Ireland, drama brewed as controversies erupted over the national women's team's engagements with Israel. The conflict escalated when Ireland faced off against Israel in a neutral venue due to political tensions. Despite the heated debates and accusations of antisemitism, prominent figures like Senator Ward and Coach Weldon voiced their opinions, leading to a divided stance within Basketball Ireland. As the chaos unfolded, TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR intervened, emphasizing the importance of not disadvantaging Ireland by boycotting crucial matches. The women's team's refusal to partake in the traditional pre-match ceremonies further fueled the fire of the ongoing saga.

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Ward voices support for Basketball Ireland amid controversy around ... (Fine Gael)

A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the position that Basketball Ireland's national women's team has been put in.

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Watch back: Ireland suffer defeat to Israel in controversial European ... (Irish Examiner)

The game was moved to a neutral venue due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Weldon defends fulfilling Basketball Ireland's tie with Israel (Killarney Advertiser)

The Killarney-based coach of the Irish Women's Basketball team said that Basketball Ireland's match with Israel on Thursday night had go to ahead to protect ...

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Varadkar says Ireland shouldn't 'disadvantage ourselves' by ... (thejournal.ie)

TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR has said Ireland shouldn't “disadvantage ourselves” by boycotting the game against Israel in today's FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 ...

Basketball Ireland outraged at accusations of antisemitism by Israel ... (Scores & Odds Hub)

Basketball Ireland has been left outraged by accusations of antisemitism by an Israeli player against the Irish women's team and has reported the matter to ...

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Irish basketball players in 'very difficult position' ahead of Israel ... (The Irish Times)

Basketball Ireland insists it cannot afford financial or competitive implications of not playing, despite views of some players.

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Basketball Ireland: Women's team reject 'traditional pre-match ... (Newstalk)

It is in protest against "inflammatory and wholly inaccurate accusations of anti-Semitism" made by Israeli players.

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Basketball Ireland outraged at accusations of antisemitism - ESPN (ESPN)

Basketball Ireland said it is outraged by accusations of antisemitism by an Israeli player against the Irish women's team and has reported the matter to the ...

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Kieran Donaghy says "it's never too late to do the right thing" in ... (Irish Mirror)

The former Kerry All-Ireland winner is hoping for Basketball Ireland to withdrew the women's team from Riga fixture at the 11th hour, claiming the Irish ...

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Basketball Ireland furious at antisemitic jibe, Kieran Donaghy urges ... (Irish Examiner)

The EuroBasket qualifier between the teams (4:30pm Irish time) has been moved to a neutral venue due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ireland opted not to host ...

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Ireland refuse to shake hands with Israel before basketball match ... (Yahoo Sports)

The anti-Semitism row engulfing Ireland's women's basketball team deepened on Thursday after they refused to shake hands with the Israel side during the ...

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Basketball Ireland outraged at accusations of antisemitism - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Basketball Ireland said it is outraged by accusations of antisemitism by an Israeli player against the Irish women's team and has reported the matter to the ...

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Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel (BBC Sport)

Israel player Dor Saar said on Wednesday that the Ireland team is "quite anti-Semitic". Basketball Ireland said the comments were "inflammatory and wholly ...

Ireland shuns handshakes with Israel at basketball qualifier after ... (The Associated Press)

The accusations by Israel player Dor Saar on the Israeli Basketball Association's official channels prompted Basketball Ireland to report them to governing body ...

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Ireland basketball team refuse handshake with Israel after anti ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The Israeli Basketball Association published an interview with player Dor Saar on Tuesday, during which she made the allegation. Advertisement. "It's known that ...

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Ireland basketball team refuse handshake with Israel after anti ... (Connaught Telegraph)

The Ireland women's basketball team, in response to an allegation by an Israeli player about anti-Semitism, chose not to shake hands with the Israel players ...

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Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel (BBC News)

Israel player Dor Saar said on Wednesday that the Ireland team is "quite anti-Semitic". Basketball Ireland said the comments were "inflammatory and wholly ...

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