Hagen (dpa) - The German Basketball Federation (DBB) has extended the contract with national coach Henrik Rödl due to the Olympic-shift up to 2021.

The former German national player signed according to the Association, a contract until the end of the games in Tokyo (29. June to 4. July 2021). "In the Wake of the current Situation, this extension was, of course," said DBB-Vice President Armin Andres. "We want to continue the respectful and trusting collaboration with Henrik happy."

After the embarrassing world Cup last year with the 18. Space. the Team of Coach Rödl in a tournament of 29 June to 4. July 2021 in Croatia for the Olympics in Japan to qualify. In Split, the Europe champion in 1993, first to Mexico and Russia. The German national team should come out as one of the two best Teams are in the semi-final hosts Croatia, Brazil and Tunisia, the possible opponents. Only the winner of the tournament qualifies for Tokyo.

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