Teammate Theis praises Schröder: "My hat goes off to him"

In the ongoing European Basketball Championship (EM), a disturbing incident of racism has cast a shadow over the competition. The basketball star Dennis Schröder experienced racist heckling from opposing fans during Germany's game against Lithuania, but the specific details about the incident remain undisclosed.

Meanwhile, the basketball national coach of Germany, Alex Mumbru, has been at the centre of another controversial incident. The incident occurred in Tampere, Finland, but no further details about its nature or the location within the city have been disclosed. Mumbru was hospitalised as a result, but he has since been discharged. No information about his health condition has been made public.

In response to both incidents, the international federation has announced a consequence, although the specifics of the penalty are yet to be revealed. The association responsible for German basketball has also taken action, banning fans in relation to the racism incident, but the identity of the offenders remains unknown.

In the absence of Mumbru, the German team is being led by Adam Ibrahimovic. The replacement coach has been named by the association, and he will lead the team in the EM match against Lithuania if Mumbru is not yet available.

Sweden presents a significant challenge for the German team in the EM, adding an extra layer of complexity to their already difficult situation. As the competition continues, the focus remains on ensuring a fair and inclusive environment for all participants.