Adding to their already sensational slew of women’s sport coverage TG4 are to broadcast Ireland’s FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifier against the Czech Republic this month.
The Girls in Green are set to face the Netherlands in Amsterdam on November the 11th, with the following fixture on the 14th to be shown live from the National Basketball Arena on Cispheil Beo.
Ten minutes of analysis is to precede the 5pm tip off of the Group I game, with the program presented by Galway’s Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh.
Speaking on the announcement Ireland head coach, James Weldon noted that the decision was “brilliant” for the sport.
“It’s a major boost to the squad too, who have been working so hard to be in the best possible shape for the start our FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 qualifying campaign” he says.
“We want our girls to inspire the next generation and being on live TV will help achieve that.”
Such sentiment was also welcomed by Basketball Ireland chairman, Paul McDevitt, who acknowledged the station’s continued dedication to the code.
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“We’re really excited to partner up with TG4 once more, who have demonstrated their commitment to basketball over a long period of time with their excellent live coverage of the National Cup.
“To have our international sides on terrestrial TV will give everyone a chance to watch our wonderful international sides, who performed brilliantly during the summer, winning the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries and reaching the final of the FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries.”
Finally TG4’s Head of Sport, Rónán Ó Coisdealbha, also had his say, describing their mood as “delighted” in taking the “next step with Basketball Ireland.”
“TG4 is delighted to make more basketball games available to the public on free-to-air television" he added.
Four uncapped players were named in Weldon’s extended 17-person squad, with the full selection available here.
November Fixtures:
FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers
11th November 2021
Netherlands v Ireland, 1730, Sporthallen Zuid, Amsterdam, Watch here.
14th November 2021
Ireland v Czech Republic, 1700, National Basketball Arena, Dublin, LIVE ON TG4
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