Great Britain's Men's Over 65s basketball team prepares for European Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Great Britain's Men's Over 65s basketball team is set to begin their campaign at the European Championships in Greece on Saturday, June 27. The team, consisting of players aged 65 to 69, has just completed a final training camp at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre in Staffordshire. Coach Bob Mitchell incorporates principles of ancient Greek philosophy in his coaching approach. The tournament will feature 20 teams and runs until July 5.
- •The team includes players aged 65 to 69.
- •Coach Bob Mitchell studies Greek philosophy to enhance performance.
- •The tournament starts on June 27 and ends on July 5.
- •Great Britain completed a training camp prior to the tournament.
- •20 teams from across Europe will compete.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Pensioner basketballers ready for European test
"Retired dentist Gordon Shovlin, from Dudley, says his team "plays to win".
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