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Slovenia lose to Australia to finish 4th at Olympic basketball tournament

Tokyo – The Slovenian men’s basketball team lost to Australia 93:107 at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday to settle for the fourth place in what is the nation’s first Olympic appearance, as Australia proved too strong throughout the bronze medal match.

Slovenia to play for bronze after losing to France

Tokyo – The Slovenian men’s basketball team lost 89:90 to France in the semi-finals of their debut Olympic basketball tournament on Thursday to play for the bronze medal against Australia on Saturday at 1pm CET.

This is Slovenia’s first loss at the tournament after the team sailed through the group phase and outperformed Germany in the semi-finals.

NBA star Dončić to land $202m contract extension with Mavericks, US media report

Ljubljana – Slovenian NBA star Luka Dončić is to sign a five-year, $202 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks after the Tokyo Olympic Games, a number of US media have reported. Meanwhile, another Slovenian NBA player Goran Dragić is moving from the Miami Heat to the Toronto Raptors, but might be even re-routed to the Mavericks in the final move.

Slovenia make it to semi-finals of Olympic basketball tournament

Tokyo – Slovenia have advanced to the semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympics basketball tournament in a historic feat as it won 94:70 against Germany on Tuesday. This is the first time the Slovenian men’s basketball team is competing at the Games and now they are one win away from a medal.

Slovenia’s basketball team continues winning streak at Olympics

Tokyo – After securing a place in the quarter-finals of the basketball tournament at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Slovenia continued their winning strike on Sunday by beating Spain 95:87 in the third game of the tournament, in which Slovenia remains undefeated. Slovenia will face either Italy or Germany in the quarter-finals.

Stefan's grandfather for TV Prva: "I couldn't visit Luka. I'll cry my eyes out" VIDEO

The grandfather of the deceased nine-year-old boy, Slobodan Bali, told TV Prva that little Luka had been operated on and was at home. He stated that the parents told the child that he had lost his brother, but he states that he is not aware yet.

Slovenia through to quarter-finals of Olympic basketball tournament

Tokyo – Slovenia made it to the quarter-finals of the basketball tournament at the Tokyo Olympic Games after defeating the hosts Japan 116:81 for what is their second win in as many matches.

Led by the NBA All-Star Luka Dončić, Slovenia were in the lead throughout the game. With plenty of motivated players in action, they were effective on the offensive and solid in defence.

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