30 June 2025 - 21:44
Source: Abna24
Pro-Palestinian protester disrupts FIBA U19 Match in Lausanne

A youth basketball match between the national teams of Israel and Switzerland at the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup was briefly disrupted on Saturday when a protester entered the court waving a Palestinian flag.

AhlulBayt News Agency: A youth basketball match between the national teams of Israel and Switzerland at the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup was briefly disrupted on Saturday when a protester entered the court waving a Palestinian flag.

The incident occurred during the group stage match in the Swiss city of Lausanne. According to Al Jazeera, the individual jumped onto the court mid-game, running across the arena floor with the flag, prompting loud cheers and applause from segments of the audience.

The protest caused a short interruption in play as security personnel moved in to escort the man out of the venue.

Authorities have not released further details regarding the protester’s identity or any potential legal consequences.

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