Paris Basketball Invites Those Affected by Protests to Valencia Game

Paris Basketball has taken a notable step of solidarity following the protests that took place in the city on October 17. The club announced that it will invite people from various groups affected by the protests to its Friday evening match against Valencia, a seventh-week EuroLeague game at home.

Those invited include shopkeepers and their families whose businesses were damaged during the protests. High school and university students facing financial hardship, firefighters who worked during the events, and municipal staff who cleaned Paris streets after the demonstrations will also be hosted at the Adidas Arena.

Paris Basketball President David Kahn explained the reasoning behind the decision: "Our lives are not the same, and we do not all hold the same views. But we can share the same feelings. In a society where what divides us is often discussed, we want to remind everyone how strong the things that bring us together can be."

The EuroLeague match between Paris Basketball and Valencia will be played on Friday at 21:45 Turkey time.