Georgia played the first match of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 against Cape Verde on August 26 and defeated the rival with a score of 85:60.
Georgia will hold the next match against Slovenia on August 28.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 takes place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10. The 32 participating teams will play in 92 games played over 16 days.
Georgia, qualified for the F Group, will play at the Okinawa Arena in Japan. The Okinawa Arena will also host E Group matches.
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is the 19th tournament of the FIBA Basketball World Cup for men’s national basketball teams.