The president of FIBA Europe pаsses away

The world of basketball was shocked to learn on Wednesday evening of the unexpected pаssing away of FIBA Europe President Olafur Rafnsson, age 50. Mr. Rafnsson died during a visit to Geneva, where he had been attending Tuesday′s official opening of FIBA′s new headquarters. He was President of the National Olympic Association of Iceland and was elected to the Presidency of FIBA Europe in 2010. Mr. Rafnsson was a former player and won the Icelandic Championship in 1988 as part of the Haukar team.
Everybody in EUROHOLD Balkan League is shocked and deeply sad  about this sudden loss. Mr. Rafnsson was a good friend and supporter of the competition right from his election of president of FIBA Europe. With his pаssing away the world of basketball and sports lost a good person.
The Sports Director of EUROHOLD Balkan League - Mr. Shay Shtriks, expresses his deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Rafnsson.