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Germany crowns itself in basketball – European Championship victory against Turkey!
The German basketball players are European champions 2025 after an exciting final against Turkey in Riga with 88:83.
Germany crowns itself in basketball – European Championship victory against Turkey!
The German basketball players made history by winning the final of the European Basketball Championship in Riga against Turkey 88:83 today. After an exciting game that took place in front of 11,000 spectators, the team around Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner were crowned European champions. This represents another major success in the recent history of German basketball, as the team had previously won a European Championship bronze medal and a World Cup title in the last four years.
The game was hard fought from the start. Turkey led 46:40 at halftime, but the German team didn't give up. Isaac Bonga was the German team's top scorer with 20 points. Especially in the decisive final phase, Dennis Schröder made a significant contribution to the number of points and set the course for victory. Interim national coach Alan Ibrahimagic was on the sidelines during the game, while head coach Alex Mumbru remained in hospital with an abdominal illness but was still with the team and relinquished responsibility.
A look at the history of the European Championship
The European Basketball Championship has a long history, dating back to 1935, when the first European Championship took place in Switzerland. The tournaments provide a platform for European basketball teams to show off their skills and compete for glory and medals. The 2025 European Championship represented another highlight. By winning the European Championship title in Riga, Germany has consolidated its position in European basketball.
In addition, important games took place as part of this year's European Championship. Greece secured the bronze medal after a hard-fought game against Finland, which the Greeks won 92-89. The next big challengers for the German team are already in their sights, as the World Cup in Qatar is approaching in the summer of 2027. There the team will once again have the chance to prove their skills on the international stage and are expecting high expectations after their recent successes.
In conclusion, the French sports journalist shows that the German basketball team not only won an important title through its performance and determination, but also represents a new generation of basketball players who have the potential to be internationally successful in the coming years. Further information about previous tournaments can be found at Wikipedia and the current reports from Mirror as well as RBB.