August 31, 2023

2023-08-30 17:40:00

The first round of the World Cup finished, we will be able to tackle the matches of the second group stage. A second phase that promises XXL posters before the knockout matches… and what better than to present Group J, that of the formidable Team USA, but also of Lithuania.

The program (matches at the Mall of Asia Arena, Manila)

Friday, September 1:

10:40 a.m.: USA – Montenegro 2:40 p.m.: Lithuania – Greece

Sunday, September 3:

10:40 a.m.: Montenegro – Greece 2:40 p.m.: USA – Lithuania

The rosters

UNITED STATES : Paolo Banchero, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr. Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler, Bobby Portis, Austin Reaves

Greece: Kostas Papanikolaou, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannoulis Larentzakis, Ioannis Papapetrou, Giorgos Papagiannis, Michalis Lountzis, Dinos Mitoglou, Nikos Rogkavopoulos, Thomas Walkup, Lefteris Bochoridis, Dimitris Moraitis, Manolis Chatzidakis

Lithuania: Eimantas Bendzius, Ignas Brazdeikis, Tomas Dimsa, Rokas Jokubaitis, Vaidas Kariniauskas, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, Gabrielius Maldunas, Donatas Motiejunas, Margiris Normantas, Tadas Sedekerskis, Deividas Sirvydis et Jonas Valanciunas

Montenegro : Nikola Ivanovic, Igor Drobnjak, Petar Popovic, Vladimir Mihailovic, Dino Radoncic, Andrija Slavkovic, Aleksa Ilic, Nemanja Radovic, Bojan Dubljevic, Marko Simonovic, Kendrick Perry and Nikola Vucevic

What happened in the first round

On the Group C side, a little health walk for the United States. Three games, as many victories and come on, a few tickles from the opposition, especially once morest New Zealand at the start of the match. For the rest ? Highlights in spades, a Paolo Banchero on fire and an Anthony Edwards who is just waiting for the ball to try to beat Kevin Durant’s points record in selection. The good life, until tonight. Because once morest them, it is Lithuania and Montenegro who stand up. Two teams that came out of their pool rather calmly, two teams that have a lot of backing. Last participant? Greece. Corrected by Team USA, the Greeks almost let their ticket slip away once morest a New Zealand who did not give up. It happened almost on the wire, and this new elimination phase promises to be particularly complicated for the teammates of an absent Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Home predictions

The United States in the lead, of course. But the United States is undoubtedly more disrupted, with a Steve Kerr – Erik Spoelstra doublet forced to take out the pads and offer a bit of tactics. For the future? Lithuania in second, with an easy victory once morest Greece which is not really certain at the dawn of this second group stage. For Montenegro and the Greeks unfortunately, the adventure may well end here, following a course which places them whatever happens ahead of the French team in the standings. Yeah, we like getting hurt.

Source : FIBA

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2023-08-30 22:05:32

Emirates Airlines has strengthened its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by achieving the first stage of the IEnvA Environmental Assessment Certificate and the IEnvA Certificate of Illegal Trade in Wildlife.

And “Emirates Airlines” stated that it had implemented the first phase of the basic scope of the industry-leading environmental management system “IEnvA”, which includes aviation operations and activities, in addition to the “illegal wildlife trade model”, which reinforces and supports Emirates Airlines’ long environmental commitment. term to conserve wildlife and habitats.

Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Senior Vice President, Emirates Airlines, International Affairs, said: “We are proud to have completed the first phase of the IEnvA certification, which embodies our long-term commitment to impactful environmental sustainability initiatives, as well as obtaining a certificate on illegal trade in wildlife, which strengthens our position A global leader in combating wildlife trafficking and exploitation.

He added, “We are also committed to strong environmental management systems, and to driving real change within our operations and across the industry. This is evident in our recycling program and operating a flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

For her part, Chief Economist at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Senior Vice President for Sustainability, Mary Owens Thompson, congratulated Emirates Airlines on obtaining the first stage certification of the IEnvA system.

She said: “This achievement is a clear indication of (Emirates Airlines) progress towards obtaining the full IEnvA certification. All relevant parties, including governments, financiers and business partners, will know that (Emirates Airlines) not only meets global standards and best practices related to sustainability, but is also committed to continuing improvements to stay at the forefront of sustainability.

And she continued, “We look forward to working with (Emirates Airlines) to achieve our common goal of reducing environmental impacts, combating illegal wildlife trade and promoting social responsibility.”

Emirates Airlines is a pioneer in combating illegal wildlife trafficking and exploitation, with the aim of protecting the beauty and biodiversity of the natural world, to serve as an inspiration for travel now and for future generations. The tanker is one of the founding signatories of the “Buckingham Palace Declaration” and a member of the “United for Wildlife” task force formed by the Royal Institution.

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates Airlines, has a longstanding policy of zero tolerance for illegal wildlife trade, and a strict ban on hunting prizes for the four large wild animals: (elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo). and big cats).

In addition to its employees, Emirates SkyCargo’s wildlife awareness training includes passenger services personnel, including aircraft crew, airport services and the Emirates Group security team.

The IEnvA certification for illegal wildlife trade confirms the airline’s commitment at all levels to take action.

Ian Cruikshank, Director of the Transportation Task Force at United for Wildlife, said: “Emirates, one of the first members of our task force, continues to demonstrate strong leadership in combating wildlife trafficking. We congratulate the airline on obtaining this certification, and we look forward to continued cooperation to address crimes once morest wildlife around the world.”

• «Emirates Airlines» imposes a strict ban on hunting prizes for elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and big cats.

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