The women’s team wins the men’s basketball tournament but loses the trophy to the United States

The women’s team wins the men’s basketball tournament but loses the trophy to the United States


The Alabama team wins the title on the court and the champions medals are presented to the runners-up

A team of women’s basketball In vacuum, Alabama, made history. the women’s team spain park of the fifth grade girls recreational championship won the boys competition title and was not eligible for the champion trophy.

According to the report by Jayme Mashayekh, the father of one of the girls in the squad in question, the team entered the competition when it learned that it had to be in the tournament in order not to lose access to the team’s training space. Also, according to their father, the girls were informed by the organization at the start of the tournament that they would not receive the trophy if they won the title.

“Before the championship they told them they could play, but if they won they wouldn’t get the trophy. Excuse me? What? What did they do to get disqualified? Didn’t they pay the fee? Did they not level up in the competition? Ah yes It’s why are they GIRLS?!?!” Jayme said in a feature on her facebook.



“I’m disappointed to have to tell my daughter that things like this still happen. I’m disappointed that we teach our kids to accept things they haven’t earned. Most of all, I’m disappointed in my city, which doesn’t allow some fifth-grade girls to play basketball,” Mashayekh commented.

Delivery of medals

After the father’s post and the repercussion that the story had on social media, the city of Hoover has taken a stand. Through a private ceremony, at the request of the women’s team, the mayor of the city presented the medals of the champions and a special medal.

Source: Terra

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