"We will not destroy the industry for a tribute": Ireland's stormy match against Israel - voila! sport. In Madina, the women's team was called to boycott the meeting on Thursday, 130 athletes signed a petition and five players did decide not to appear.
Ireland will still take to the floor, but only for fear of receiving a large fine themselves. Failure to show up will result in a five-year suspension from FIBA and a fine of 180,000 euros.