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Questions about EuroBasket 2015

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Why was Ukraine removed as host of EuroBasket 2015?

Ukraine lost hosting rights for EuroBasket 2015 due to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War and security issues that emerged in March 2014. FIBA Europe officially confirmed this cancellation on the 13th of June 2014 after Markiyan Lubkivsky announced the decision.

Which four countries hosted EuroBasket 2015 games?

Germany, Croatia, Latvia, and France served as co-hosts for EuroBasket 2015 with each nation hosting one group during the tournament. The finals took place exclusively in Lille, France at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy venue.

Who won the EuroBasket 2015 championship title?

Spain won the EuroBasket 2015 championship by defeating Lithuania 80 to 63 in the final game held on the 10th of September 2015. This victory marked Spain's third title in EuroBasket history following their previous wins.

What were the attendance records for EuroBasket 2015 venues?

The Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille held a capacity of 27,500 spectators for basketball games making it the largest arena used during the entire tournament. The final match set a new single-game record with 26,922 spectators attending the event.

How did teams qualify for EuroBasket 2015?

Qualification occurred through two distinct phases involving thirteen teams that failed to qualify directly from FIBA EuroBasket 2013. Host nations received automatic entry while other spots were filled via qualification rounds and wild card entries awarded to Serbia, Italy, and Turkey.