Euroleague Basketball celebrated a trio of prizes at the Sports Business Awards 2023, which were announced on Friday in London. Euroleague Basketball and its partners were nominated in seven different categories and ultimately chosen among the best in three of them.

Euroleague, partners pocket three Sports Business Awards prizes


 

Euroleague Basketball celebrated a trio of prizes at the Sports Business Awards 2023, which were announced on Friday in London. Euroleague Basketball and its partners were nominated in seven different categories and ultimately chosen among the best in three of them.

 

The Silver Award for the Most Successful Sports Event Broadcast went to Euroleague Basketball and IMG Productions for the 2023 EuroLeague Final Four. It was one of five finalists in that category, which was won by beIN MEDIA GROUP for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

 

The EuroLeague Maze, produced by Euroleague Basketball, won the Silver Award for the Best Sports Related Commercial or Promotional Video. There were 10 finalists in this category and The EuroLeague Maze was the runner-up to the video made by the Sport and Recreation Alliance for its bid for the United Kingdom to host the International Working Group on Women and Sport. 

 

In the category of Sports Innovation Award, the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Referees Bodycam received the Bronze Award.  The Euroleague Basketball and MindFly initiative was one of seven finalists in the category, which was won by the Fulham Reach Boat Club for its Boats Not Bars program.

 

The other categories for which Euroleague Basketball and its partners were nominated but did not finish on the podium were: Best Sports Marketing Initiative (Taking Basketball to a Global Fanbase – Euroleague Basketball and UNRVLD); Best Sports Community or CSR Scheme – non-football (One Team – Euroleague Basketball); Sports Technology of the Year (EuroLeague TV VR – Yerba Buena VR); and Sponsorship/Partnership of the Year (Taking Basketball to a Global Fanbase – Euroleague Basketball and UNRVLD).

 

The Sports Business Awards, launched in 2017, highlight and reward achievement by those behind the scenes in the sporting industry and celebrate the vital influence of business within sport by recognizing the organizations, teams and individuals who excel in their roles.

- **A three-year deal has been agreed between Euroleague Basketball and Enerjisa Commodities.**
- **Enerjisa Commodities is the global trading arm of Turkiye’s leading private sector energy generation company Enerjisa Uretim.**

Euroleague Basketball and Enerjisa Commodities, a global energy trading company specializing in power, gas and environmental commodities, have reached a partnership agreement that will make Enerjisa Commodities, Euroleague Basketball's Official Green Partner in Turkiye.

Enerjisa Commodities is an internationally recognized organization that is active in more than 25 countries, with the company being active in power, gas, and environmental commodities.  Among other verticals, Enerjisa Commodities is one of the energy industry leaders with emission reduction strategies for third parties and projects on their green transition to offsetting their carbon footprint. As well as investing in renewable and sustainable energy, Enerjisa Commodities also aims to create awareness among the public on the importance of green energy for a sustainable future.

The deal will run across three seasons from the current 2023-24 through the 2025-26 campaigns.

Enerjisa Commodities specializes in electricity trading in organized in Turkiye and Europe, participation in cross-border electricity capacity auctions, natural gas trade, power plant imbalance management services, customized solutions for renewable power plants, International green environmental commodities trading and solution partner for voluntary green certifications.

"We are very proud that an important leader in the sector like Enerjisa Commodities has seen the benefits of partnering with Euroleague Basketball," said Paulius Motiejunas, CEO of Euroleague Basketball. "Turkiye is one of Euroleague Basketball’s most important markets, with a large fan base, and it is very important for us to partner with a company to help developing and amplifying environmental consciousness."

“I believe this agreement is the beginning of a long-running and inspiring relationship between Euroleague Basketball and Enerjisa Commodities” İhsan Erbil Bayçöl, Chairman of Enerjisa Commodities said. “We are so excited and proud to become the official green partner of this remarkable organization. This partnership means a lot more than a sponsorship activity to us. We regard this agreement as a great opportunity to reach millions of people and organizations through this fascinating game and make them join us in the journey to a sustainable future.”

ENERJISA COMMODITIES BECOMES EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL'S OFFICIAL GREEN PARTNER IN TURKIYE

Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas discussed a wide range of topics during an interview with S Sport, including but not limited to the decision for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play all of its upcoming home games at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Serbia's capital, Belgrade. There were also questions about the present and the future of Euroleague Basketball with the competition's TV rights-holder in the second part of this interview, which was recorded after the Euroleague Commercial Assets' shareholders meeting held on October 24 in Istanbul, Turkiye.

 

You can watch the full interview [HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnmwmarfGzw).

Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas.

S Sport's full interview with Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas

Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas spoke to S Sport after the Euroleague Commercial Assets' shareholders meeting held on October 24, in Istanbul, about the decision for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play all of its upcoming home games at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Serbia's capital, Belgrade. You can see the video [HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KxeLzJ37yU).

S Sport interview with Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas

In a meeting held in Istanbul, Turkiye, on October 24, the Euroleague Commercial Assets' shareholders have agreed that Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv will play all of its upcoming home games at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Serbia's capital, Belgrade.

 Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play its EuroLeague home games in Belgrade, Serbia 

In a meeting held in Istanbul, Turkiye, on October 24, the Euroleague Commercial Assets' shareholders have agreed that Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv will play all of its upcoming home games at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Serbia's capital, Belgrade.

Maccabi will play its first home game there against FC Bayern Munich on November 9. Maccabi's Round 6 meeting with Real Madrid, which was originally scheduled for November 2, is suspended and will be played at a later date.

This decision has been taken considering the impossible nature of hosting games in Tel Aviv due to security concerns derived from the ongoing armed conflict in the area.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has received the support of the Belgrade Municipality and the Serbian Government and will engage in conversations to plan the necessary security measures that protect the integrity of all individuals, which remains the ultimate priority for Euroleague Basketball and its clubs. Said security measures will be presented to the Euroleague Basketball office and the rest of the teams for review.

Euroleague Basketball (EB) has requested Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv to present an alternative arena located out of Israel to host its upcoming BKT EuroCup home games.

EB will continue to monitor the evolution of the situation, staying in contact with all related parties, and will announce any modifications regarding the above decisions if necessary.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play its EuroLeague home games in Belgrade, Serbia 

Euroleague Basketball expresses its condolences to the family of Spanish basketball upon learning of the passing of Jorge Guillen, the long-time team doctor of Joventut Badalona.

Born on 1937, Guillen was linked to basketball since his youth, developing a professional playing career in several teams – Iberia Zaragoza, Aismalibar Montcada and Águilas Bilbao, among others – and playing 13 games with the Spanish national team, including one Olympic Games participation.

After his retirement as a basketball player in 1967, he became the official team doctor of Joventut Badalona for more than 45 years, helping the team lift its first-ever Euroleague title (1994), two Korac Cups (1981 and 1990), and one ULEB Cup (2008).

Jorge Guillen devoted his whole life to sports medicine, also serving as team doctor for the Spanish national basketball team, Spanish national football  federation, the Olympic Committee and the UEFA Doping Committee. Among many other recognitions, he was inducted last year into the Spanish Basketball Hall of fame.

Euroleague Basketball mourns Jorge Guillen

The order of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup Round 3 games involving Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv have been switched.

The BKT EuroCup [Regular Season Round 3 game between Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv-wolves-vilnius/U2023/13/), scheduled for October 17, will be played in Venice instead of Tel Aviv while Round 12 game will be played in Tel Aviv.

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague [Regular Season Round 3 game between Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-valencia-basket/E2023/26/), scheduled for October 18, will be played in Valencia instead of Tel Aviv while Round 32 game will be played in Tel Aviv

This decision has been taken following the terror attacks and onset of armed conflict in Israel.

Order of Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs. Umana Reyer Venice and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Valencia Basket switched

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs. Wolves Vilnius, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv Round 2 game suspended

The BKT EuroCup Regular Season Round 2 game between Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and Wolves Vilnius, which was scheduled to be played on October 11, and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 2 game between EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, scheduled for October 12, have been suspended following the terror attacks and onset of armed conflict in Israel.

Euroleague Basketball is monitoring the situation and will evaluate with the affected teams the best possible options to reschedule the games based on available dates. Further information will be released when available.

Euroleague Basketball reiterates its firm commitment against all acts of violence and in favor of peace, and will continue to use its voice to promote respect, inclusion and diversity, values that sit at the core of the organization and its teams.

Euroleague Basketball wishes to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected by the ongoing tragedy.

Hapoel-Wolves, Milan-Maccabi Round 2 games suspended

EuroLeague Basketball and Panini America, a subsidiary of the Panini Group, global leader in trading cards and collectibles reaching 150 countries and territories, announced a multi-year landmark partnership that makes Panini the Official Trading Card partner of the EuroLeague and will bring basketball fans an unparalleled collectible experience. This collaboration, set to revolutionize the world of sports card collecting, will see the creation of an exclusive Turkish Airlines EuroLeague card collection, offering fans a chance to connect with their favorite athletes in a whole new way.

Euroleague Basketball, Panini America sign multi-year trading card partnership

### Turkish Airlines EuroLeague collection to launch first with Panini Instant beginning in October

EuroLeague Basketball and Panini America, a subsidiary of the Panini Group, global leader in trading cards and collectibles reaching 150 countries and territories, announced a multi-year landmark partnership that makes Panini the Official Trading Card partner of the EuroLeague and will bring basketball fans an unparalleled collectible experience. This collaboration, set to revolutionize the world of sports card collecting, will see the creation of an exclusive Turkish Airlines EuroLeague card collection, offering fans a chance to connect with their favorite athletes in a whole new way.

The first EuroLeague trading cards will launch via Panini’s real-time Panini Instant product to celebrate the key EuroLeague performances as they happen. Basketball fans can look forward to stunning card designs featuring the best EuroLeague players, showcasing their skills, athleticism, and passion for the game across four of Panini’s most popular brands, beginning with Panini Instant and followed by  Donruss EuroLeague, Prizm EuroLeague and Crown Royale EuroLeague. The collections will include a range of limited-edition cards, making each card a unique and valuable item for collectors, including autographed cards, memorabilia cards, and rare inserts. Donruss will feature compelling action photography and the popular Downtown! insert; Prizm, meanwhile, will deliver its trademark arsenal of Prizm parallels and the spectacular Color Blast chase before introducing the Crown Royale brand. 

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague collection will be available globally on Panini’s official website.

"We are excited to partner with Panini, a company known for its commitment to quality and innovation.” said, Paulius Motiejunas, Euroleague Basketball CEO . “This collaboration will allow us to bring the passion of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague to collectors and fans representing an incredible opportunity for us to build iconic products that will captivate audiences globally and boost the engagement with the EuroLeague fans."

“We look forward to working with the EuroLeague to showcase its players and deliver some of our most popular trading card brands to EuroLeague fans – giving them something special to collect that features their favorite teams and players,” said Mark Warsop, CEO of Panini America.

Euroleague, partners pocket three Sports Business Awards prizes

ENERJISA COMMODITIES BECOMES EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL'S OFFICIAL GREEN PARTNER IN TURKIYE

S Sport's full interview with Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas

S Sport interview with Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play its EuroLeague home games in Belgrade, Serbia

Euroleague Basketball mourns Jorge Guillen

Order of Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs. Umana Reyer Venice and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Valencia Basket switched

Hapoel-Wolves, Milan-Maccabi Round 2 games suspended

Euroleague Basketball and Panini America sign multi-year trading card partnership