Greece beat Finland 92-89 on Sunday and earned third place in the EuroBasket 2025 in Riga, Latvia, winning the bronze medal.
It was the first medal for Greece, again, after sixteen years.
HELLAS RETURN TO THE #EUROBASKET PODIUM FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2009 🥉 pic.twitter.com/uUq5bcbz6A
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025
The national team has now won six medals in EuroBasket tournaments (gold in 1987 and 2005, silver in 1989 and bronze in 1949, 2009 and 2025).
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star of Greece, stated almost in tears.
For his country. For himself. For his family.
Earning a medal for Greece means everything to Giannis. pic.twitter.com/HJ3uJ4kyj9
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“I have played in nine tournaments with the National Team. I was there from day one, we had our ups and downs. Today was the day! I love everyone, I thank everyone for the support, because without it nothing would have been possible,” Giannis Antetokounmpo stated, adding that this moment was the highlight of his career.
“This is the greatest achievement of my career – representing the National Team, representing your country, 12 million people, and reaching success, winning a medal.”
Wonderful
Well done
Gold next time