MOSCOW, May 18. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on the official website reported that the Russian women's team was suspended from participation in the 2022 World Cup, and the men's team from the qualifying matches for the 2023 World Cup. The Russian women's team was among the participants in the final part of the 2022 World Cup, which will be held from September 22 to October 1 in Australia. It will be replaced by the Puerto Rico team. The results of the performances of the men's teams of Russia and Belarus in the 2023 World Cup qualification have been canceled, so the teams will not be able to play in the final part of the tournament. FIBA has also extended the ban on holding competitions under its auspices on the territory of Russia and Belarus.
