Ivan Tkachenko on the Victory Against Switzerland and the Game Against Slovakia
Experienced forward of the Ukrainian national basketball team, Ivan Tkachenko, shared his impressions about the match against the Swiss national team. He talked about the team's performance and preparation for the upcoming meeting with the Slovak national team. Our team demonstrated confident play in the match against Switzerland, winning with a score of 73:64. Tkachenko noted that the team played aggressively and diligently, fighting for every ball, which led to significant improvements compared to previous games.
“We really wanted to win. In Riga, we played physically in defense, fought for every inch of the court, and battled for every rebound,” emphasized Tkachenko.
The athlete also shared his expectations for the upcoming match against the Slovak team. He emphasized that our team is ready for tough physical battles, particularly having raised the level of physical fitness and gameplay. To take first place in the group in the next round, it is essential for us to defeat Slovakia or lose by no more than 12 points.
After winning against Switzerland and Slovakia, our team has strengthened its position in the group, opening up the prospect of participating in the World Championship 2027.
Ivan Tkachenko's help and his team's victory over Switzerland confidently place them as favorites in the match against the Slovak national team, allowing them to dream of achieving new heights in the world of basketball.