28.09.2003

Czech Mate - Russia capture European Crown

The Russian women´s wait for a first major title since the breakup of the Soviet Union is over.

Russia, taking on the unbeaten Czech Republic in the final of the European Championships in Greece, snatched the gold medal in a 59-56 thriller.

28.09.2003

Never-Say-Die Spain Stun Poles And Reach Olympics

Never count out the Spanish women.

Spain stormed back from a 17-point deficit in the final quarter on Sunday to stun Poland in the bronze medal game of the European Championships and qualify for the Olympics for the first time in their history.

28.09.2003

European Championship for Women All-Tournament Team

The following players were elected to the European Championship for Women All-Tournament Team:

28.09.2003

Belgium 75 France 94

France came to Greece looking to defend the title they captured on home soil two years ago but they leave without a medal, and miss out on the Olympics.

At least they depart the beautiful coastal city of Patras on a winning note, seeing off a determined Belgium 94-75 on Sunday in the last classification game.

28.09.2003

Slovakia 68 Serbia & Montenegro 67

Slovakia prevailed 68-67 over Serbia & Montenegro to clinch seventh place in the European Championships here in Patras.

Ljubi Drljaca scored to give the Serbo-Montenegrins a 67-66 advantage with just 24 seconds left.