BEIRUT: Lebanon have been suspended by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and will not be able to participate in next month's Asian championships in Manila.
FIBA confirmed the suspension in a statement on their website citing "political and judicial interferences" for the action taken.
"After a thorough review of the situation, FIBA notes that the LBF is not properly armed to face political interferences and solve sporting disputes within its own structures," said the statement.
Unless Lebanon resolve the issues they will also be unable to compete at next year's World Cup.
Lebanese basketball has been plagued by a match-fixing scandal this year, with FIBA already imposing disciplinary sanctions against 23 players. (AFP)
