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Post by Matilda on May 6, 2017 13:55:01 GMT 1
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Post by Matilda on Aug 2, 2017 14:41:12 GMT 1
Lidonian sports round-up Baseball
Ahead of the opening match against  Pohunskia in  Kings fall, the manager of the  Lidonian team talked in a press conference about the goals for the team.
"We're going to the tournament as one of the weakest teams, and our chances are very small. I'm just happy about the chance to participate in this big event and look forward to the matches. A win would be a big success for us already. I just hope that the press coverage will be a good promotion for the sport in Lidonia, as the fan base is very small here.
The opinion of the manager is also covered by experts, who see little to no chances for the extreme underdog in the tournament.
Basketball
After the group draws the coach of the Lidonian basketball team was sceptical with the outcome. In an interview he stated:
"We got a very difficult group.  Teivania and  Demacia Demacia are circa at the same level as our team, and we need to be concentrated in all games to successful. Additionally the game against  Glacea is very important, against such an outsider we need to be in form and win, especially as with the best group 4th qualifying one win could be enough."
The president of the LBU (Lidonian Basketball Union) was more promising in his statement:
"I'm happy with the draw, we received no opponents which are unbeatable. Trivania and Glacea are hard to judge as relatively new nations and teams, but on the other side also our team is unknown, and maybe we can surprise someone with that. Also all players are going fit and relaxed into the tournament. I'm definitely looking forward to it, especially as we're playing in the home countries of basketball in Fantasia.
Football
The preparations for the public viewing of the final of the FANA Football World Cup are in full swing. 1 million people are expected to watch the final in public alone in the capital Nakopek and the GM Marek Mehad has given out a free day for all workers at the day of the final. RTL moved the broadcast from the sports to the main channel and expects a spectator numbers from up to 14 million people in front of the TV. Already 12.4 million watched the semi final triumph over  Angostura a few days ago. Next to technical preparations there are also security ones, the police presence in the capital was strengthened and the Public viewing area will be strictly guarded and there'll be a restricted access. No less the anticipation for the final is big, even despite critics that the playing style of the national team is too defensive and bad to look at.
Tennis
Because of all those team sports events, another important event is currently going under the radar: The  De Vremd Open, the most important Tennis tournament. With 2 players, each one female and male, the expectations are now subdued. Head coach Alex Šimek still holds on to his goal for the team: 1 player/team per category should reach the semi-final. Especially for the doubles he has high hopes, even though an injury by the female player interrupted the preparations. Now, she's fully fit and therefore ready to start. The mixed-doubles will start directly after the singles matches, and all games will be played in the Vremd Capital. All matches will be broadcasted by RTL Sport as well, either live or delayed.
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