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Lithuanian U18s Finish 12th at European Championship After Defeating Denmark
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Lithuanian U18s Finish 12th at European Championship After Defeating Denmark

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Lithuanian U18 basketball team finished the European Championship in 12th place after a win against Denmark.
  • The team's performance included group stage wins over Bulgaria but losses to Slovenia and Germany, placing them third in their group.
  • This result follows a ninth-place finish in the previous World Championship and a bronze medal in the 2017 European Championship for the same age group.

Lithuania's U18 men's basketball team concluded their European Championship campaign with a victory over Denmark, securing a 12th-place finish overall. This final win capped a tournament marked by mixed results for the young Lithuanian squad.

In the group stage, the team secured a decisive win against Bulgaria with a score of 90-69. However, they faced defeats against stronger opponents, Slovenia (76-83) and Germany (69-86), which ultimately placed them third in their initial group. Their journey in the knockout stage saw them fall to the host nation, Italy, in the Round of 16 with a score of 71-83.

Following the Round of 16 loss, Lithuania competed in the classification rounds for 9th-16th place. They defeated Austria 84-68 but were subsequently beaten by Estonia 69-80. This 12th-place finish contrasts with their ninth-place achievement at the previous World Championship two years ago. The Lithuanian U18 team last reached the podium in 2017, earning a bronze medal.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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