European Youth Championships Attract Record Viewers

Israel returned home from the Eural Trans Gas European Championship for U20 Men this week to a hero’s welcome. 250,000 fans in Israel had tuned in to watch their country’s remarkable run to the Final live on Israel’s Sports Channel. The Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Final were broadcast live, and the final gained a 8.3% audience share.

Spain: A Star in the Making - Sergio Rodriguez

Sergio Rodriguez's life has turned upside down since guiding Spain to the gold medal at the European Under-18 Championships for men in Zaragoza.

The point guard was voted most valuable player of the tournament with a performance in the final against Turkey that brought much acclaim from the basketball world.

Vidorreta Hails Rising Star

Spain coach Txus Vidorreta has revealed his admiration for Sergio Rodriguez after the youngster made a stunning impact on the European Under-18 Championships.

Rodriguez emerged as the star attraction at the Zaragoza-staged tournament, leading Spain to the title.

Rodriguez Voted Best in Zaragoza

Spain Wins European Championship For U18 Men

Spain is the 2004 European Champion for U18 Men after another amazing performance right in the money time. In tonight's Final against Turkey there was no doubt who deserved the win more. Sergio Rodriguez led Spain to a great conclusion to a great tournament.

July 16 2004

Manuchar Markoishvili's first European Championship adventure is drawing to a close. The talented two guard from Georgia will no doubt figure in many more national team tournaments to come, but memories of his debut will be slightly sullied by his team's 11th place finish.

Fibaeurope.com has been following Manuchar's preparations since he got back to Georgia in June. Here is the last excerpt in his exclusive diary: