The son of the mayor of Kyiv and the legendary Ukrainian boxer Vitaliy Klitschko, Maksym Klitschko, has joined the expanded youth basketball team of Ukraine. Klychka Jr. was called up to the U-20 national team, which began preparations for the European Championship.
Preparation for the U-20 European Championship
The U-20 European Championship in Division B will be held in the Romanian city of Pitesti from July 12 to 21. National team of Ukraine has a chance to move up to Division A if it can get into the top two teams. The group round will be a serious test, because the opponents of the Ukrainians will be the national teams of Sweden, Hungary, Armenia, Kosovo and Moldova.
Maksym Klitschko: prospects and expectations
Maksym Klitschko, who lives and studies in the USA, is 218 cm tall and plays as a center. Last year he played for the Taft School team, and next season he will defend the colors of Amherst College. This is his first call to the youth national team of Ukraine, and he has every chance to become an important player of the team.
"It is a great honor for me to represent Ukraine at the international level. I will do everything possible to help the team achieve success," Maksym said on his Instagram.
Why is this important?
Maksym Klitschko's call to the youth national team of Ukraine is not only a sporting event, but also an important symbolic step. It shows that Ukrainian youth studying abroad do not forget their roots and are ready to defend the country's honor in the international arena.
Historical context
The U-20 national team of Ukraine already has the experience of successful performances at European championships, but this time will be special. The participation of the son of a legendary boxer adds additional motivation and attention to the team. Will Maksym Klitschko be able to become a new star of Ukrainian basketball? Time will show.
Forecasts and expectations
The youth national team of Ukraine has an important tournament ahead, where every match will be worth its weight in gold. Maxim Klitschko has every chance to become a key player of the team, but for this he will need to show his best qualities on the court. Fans are looking forward to his debut in the national team.
Editor: Vitalina Patskan
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