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FIBA Basketball World Cup: 'The Biggest win in Latvian Basketball history since 1935'

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FIBA Basketball World Cup: 'The Biggest Win In Latvian Basketball History Since 1935'

By IANS News August 28, 2023 • 17:18 PM View: 735

FIBA Basketball World Cup: Latvia are celebrating one of their best-ever results after eliminating France at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. An epic 88-86 triumph featured a stirring 13-point comeback as they sparked jubilant scenes at the final buzzer with the Indonesia Arena packed full with travelling Latvian supporters.

What happened in 1935, some of the fans may be wondering? Latvia were the first-ever FIBA EuroBasket champions and the triumph remains the only title in their history.

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