Victory of the Ukrainian basketball team
The Ukrainian basketball team achieved an important victory over Denmark in the second round of qualification for the 2027 World Cup, winning the match with a score of 88:71. This victory allowed the Ukrainian team to secure a spot among the top two teams in the group after two matches played. The next qualifying window will take place in February 2026.
Performances of Ukrainian athletes in foreign leagues
In the qualifiers, Ukrainian athletes continue to compete in foreign leagues. Denys Lukashov made his debut for the Rīgas Zelli team in the Latvian-Estonian league, but his team lost to Ventspils with a score of 95:100. Lukashov played for 21 minutes, scoring 5 points, collecting 1 rebound, providing 4 assists, making 1 steal, 2 turnovers, and committing 3 fouls.
Another Ukrainian athlete, Pavlo Dziuba, played 3 minutes in the match between Valmiera and Bristol, where his team also lost with a score of 91:106. Meanwhile, Olha Yatskovets showcased an impressive game in the match between Ružomberok and Slovan Bratislava, scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
In the match between Georgia and Ukraine, the top scorer was Oleksandr Kovlyar, who scored 31 points, as well as making 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The Ukrainian team demonstrated a strong game, highlighting its potential in the further qualification for the World Cup.
This victory against Denmark is an important step for the Ukrainian national team as it solidified their positions in the group and increased their chances of reaching the final part of the 2027 World Cup. The upcoming qualifying matches in 2026 will be decisive for the team's further development. At the same time, Ukrainian basketball players competing in foreign leagues continue to gain experience that may positively influence their performance in the national team.