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Fake team fiasco: Russian basketball victory marred by controversy over bogus Colombian squad
While Russian basketball teams remain barred from official tournaments by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the sport witnesses significant internal growth. In Perm, the "Friendship Cup" is underway, featuring teams from Russia, Venezuela, Colombia, and the local Perm club "Parma." In an astonishing first match, Parma trounced the Colombian squad with an extraordinary score of 155-53.
Colombia, ranked 58th in the FIBA standings, does not boast a prominent position in global …