Jordan Refuses to Play Israel over Gaza War, Forfeits Match
The official Jordan News Agency said the local basketball federation "sent an official request to the International Federation (FIBA) not to play the match in line with its principles and steadfast positions in such circumstances."
The Jordanian federation did not reveal any further details, but Jordanian newspaper Ad-Dustour said the decision was due to the war on Gaza, reported Reuters.
Amos Frishman, president of the Israeli Basketball Federation, expressed regret at Jordan's decision.
"I strongly believe that sport is a bridge between people and cultures and not a political arena," he was quoted by local media as saying.
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