“I talked with the guys this week. Saw that they are determined. The Russian national team missed the World Cup in 2014, but now intends to fight for medals, "said Kolobkov.
He noted that the match with Finland was difficult, but the team was able to cope with its task.
“They proved again that the one who is more focused on winning wins in sports. I wish them success in the World Cup in China, ”the Minister concluded.
The Russian team beat Finland and made it to the World Basketball Championship, which will be held from August 31 to September 15, 2019 in China.
Earlier it was reported that the head of the RSE called the qualification match KM-2019 Russia-Finland a thriller.