German media reports today, that Germany along with possible-co-hosts France, Italy and Croatia pulled out of the race due to sudden changes by FIBA Europe in its demands for hosting the 2015-tournament. This leaves the Ukraine as the sole candidate to host it.
Source (German): http://www.focus.de/sport/mehrsport/...id_693991.html
One major issues seems to be presenting a sponsor that guarantees 4 Milll Euro even if its not sure if the candidates will be getting the go from FIBA Europe to host it.
Eastern European domination. Slovenia is next after Lithuania and Poland. Then Ukraine.
Source (German): http://www.focus.de/sport/mehrsport/...id_693991.html
One major issues seems to be presenting a sponsor that guarantees 4 Milll Euro even if its not sure if the candidates will be getting the go from FIBA Europe to host it.
Eastern European domination. Slovenia is next after Lithuania and Poland. Then Ukraine.