Mindaugas Balčiūnas resigns as Lithuanian basketball chief
Balčiūnas cited rising public pressure as he stepped down as president of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, handing interim control to Remigijus Milašius.
"Colleagues, members of the Lithuanian basketball community, I must admit that public anger is so high I can’t guarantee my family’s safety or the federation’s stability," Balčiūnas said. "To ease the tension, from Monday I am leaving my post and surrendering my powers to the vice-president per the statutes. The financial plan will be sent to the executive committee. Thank you for all the opportunities and the work of recent years. I believe in a bright future for Lithuanian basketball."
Remigijus Milašius will take over on an interim basis, steps in as interim president.
Balčiūnas had led the federation since 2024.
About this article
Prepared by the editorial team with the help of algorithms, based on the sources listed