During a Champions League Basketball match in Nanterre, a pro-Palestinian activist disrupted the match by waving a flag. This caused tensions between Israeli supporters and pro-Palestinian activists.
The Palais des Sports Maurice-Thorez (Hauts-de-Seine) was marked by a tense moment during a match of Champions League of basket between Nanterre and Hapoel Holon (Israel).
What happened?
While the score was close at the start of the third quarter, a spectator entered the field, brandishing a Palestinian flag in front of Israeli supporters, the media reported. Security quickly intervened, controlling the individual near the opposing stands. After a brief interruption, the match was able to resume.
Reinforced security for sporting events in France
Initially planned behind closed doors, this meeting finally welcomed the public after a decision by the administrative court. Security measures have been strengthened. Since the excesses that occurred in Amsterdam between supporters of Ajax and those of Maccabi Tel-Aviv, sporting events organized in France have indeed been the subject of increased vigilance. A large police presence was visible near the RER exits on Wednesday.
