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Hamburg Towers First European Club to Return to Israel for EuroCup Game

EuroLeague’s late‑November safety decision set up a rushed return featuring last‑minute visas and a relocation to Holon.

Barloschky reist mit den Towers nach Israel
Die Hamburg Towers bestreiten Dienstag das erste internationale Spiel in Israel seit 2023.
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Overview

  • Veolia Hamburg Towers flew to Tel Aviv on Monday to face Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem in the first European club game scheduled in Israel since October 2023.
  • The match was moved from Jerusalem’s Pais Arena to the smaller Toto Arena in Holon because no venue in Jerusalem was available at short notice.
  • EuroLeague, which operates the EuroCup, approved the resumption of international games in Israel after an on‑site assessment late last month.
  • The team said travel documents were finalized only on Sunday with hotel confirmation on Friday, reflecting embassy coordination and tight timelines.
  • Coach Benka Barloschky and CEO Marvin Willoughby described mixed emotions but expressed trust in safety assessments, while Hamburg traveled without injured Kenny Ogbe and added new signing Ross Williams after a late visa.