A video of two Mali players named Salimatou Kourouma and Kamite Elisabeth Dabou fighting each other on camera after a match at the FIBA Women’s World Cup has gone viral on the internet, with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) opening an investigation into the matter. The fight was brutal, and according to Insider;
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has launched an investigation after two Mali international basketball players were involved in a fight after a match at the Women’s Basketball World Cup.
The fight between Salimatou Kourouma and Kamite Elisabeth Dabou broke out in the area where reporters conduct postgame interviews, after Mali lost to Serbia, 81-68, on Sunday.
Kourouma threw three punches at Elisabeth Dabou before their teammates interjected.
The altercation was caught on camera by Serbian television.
In a statement, FIBA said: “Following the incident, FIBA has opened an investigation. Once the investigation is concluded, FIBA will decide on any applicable disciplinary measures.”
Mali only qualified for the World Cup as a late replacement for Nigeria, which was withdrawn from the tournament by its government as the result of an ongoing leadership crisis at the top of Nigerian basketball.
Mali concluded its tournament with a 88-65 loss to Canada on Monday.
All I see is a lot of passion here nothing more and nothing less.
I don’t think there should even be any punishment, I think these are the type of things that happen all the time with teams, but normally aren’t caught on camera.
If this was hockey no one would even bat an eye about it. I love the surprised look on the face of the player they were interviewing while the brawl broke out.
You can tell she was shocked but also intrigued about what was happening. What do you think? Should they be punished?
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