Israel basketball national team beats Cyprus, qualifies for next round of World Cup qualifiers

With the 83-54 victory on Sunday night, Israel punched its ticket to the second stage of qualifying and is now 2-2 and in third place in Group E.

3 Mar, 03:11 — 3 Mar, 03:11

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National basketball teams compete in multi-stage qualifying tournaments to earn a spot in the prestigious FIBA Basketball World Cup, a major international event. Advancing to the next round signifies a team's progress and potential to compete at the highest global level, often boosting national pride and interest in the sport within the country.

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