Fiba ejects Russia and Belarus from 2023 World Cup

Anton Astapkovich of Russia making a shot during the 2020 Fiba Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament game against Germany on July 1, 2021 (by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)
Anton Astapkovich of Russia making a shot during the 2020 Fiba Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament game against Germany on July 1, 2021 (by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has stepped up its sanctions against Russia and Belarus amid the war in Ukraine by removing the two nations from the men’s 2023 World Cup.

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