Unprecedented Security Surrounds Paris Basketball vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv Match

The game, classified as high-risk due to geopolitical tensions, sees 600 police officers deployed in Paris to prevent potential incidents.

The Paris Basketball vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague match was classified as a level 4 risk on a 5-point scale by French authorities, marking a first for basketball in France.
A robust security operation involving 600 police officers, drones, and bomb detection teams was implemented to safeguard the event at the Adidas Arena.
Authorities restricted access to the venue, banned non-team-related flags, and escorted Israeli supporters and players to prevent clashes or disruptions.
The heightened measures follow recent incidents at sports events involving Israeli teams, including protests and violence in other European cities.
The match proceeded without major incidents, but the tense atmosphere and security concerns resulted in lower-than-expected attendance.