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Media Accreditation open for Draw in Shenzhen
Written on February 21, 2019
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Dear media representatives, We are glad to announce that the media accreditation process for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Draw presented by Wanda taking place in Shenzhen, China on Saturday 16 March is now open (Basketball World Cup). The deadline to apply is Friday 8 March 2019 (23:59 CET). All Chinese
NBA and FIBA announce plan to launch professional basketball league in Africa
Written on February 17, 2019
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Basketball Africa League to mark NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America Charlotte (U.S.)/MIES (Switzerland)/Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) Feb 16, 2019: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Saturday announced their plan to launch the Basketball Africa League (BAL), a new professional league featuring 12
USA crowned world champions for third time in a row, secure Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ticket
Written on October 1, 2018
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Tenerife, Spain, Sept 30, 2018: The USA on Sunday were crowned world champions for a third time in a row – and 10th all time – after beating Australia in the Final of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018. Under the watchful eye of FIBA President Horacio Muratore and with Her
USA claim FIBA U18 Americas Women’s 2018 title in Mexico City
Written on August 9, 2018
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MEXICO CITY, Aug 08, 2018: USA finished the 2018 edition of the FIBA U18 Americas Women’s Championship unbeaten to claim the continental title over Canada. Argentina took home the Bronze Medal after defeating Colombia. USA took home the FIBA U18 Americas (FIBA U18 Americas FIBA U18) Women’s Championship 2018 title following a
Liman Tesla Voda wins FIBA 3×3 World Tour Utsunomiya Masters
Written on July 30, 2018
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Utsunomiya, Japan, July 29, 2018: Liman Tesla Voda (SRB) won the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Utsunomiya Masters 2018 in Japan on July 28-29. The Serbian squad bounced back in the best way after losing in the title game of the Saskatoon Masters a week ago. The number 2 team in the world
NBA, FIBA and Basketball Federation of India to host second Basketball Without Borders Camp in India
Written on May 12, 2018
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New York/Switzerland/Mumbai, May 11, 2018: The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) on Friday announced that Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia 2018 will be held May 30-June 2 at The NBA Academy India in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), marking the second
Australia’s men and New Zealand’s women win FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2018
Written on May 2, 2018
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Shenzhen, May 01, 2018: Australia’s men and New Zealand’s women won the third edition of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China on April 27 – May 1, 2018. The 3rd edition of the 3×3 Asia Cup was the biggest on record with 39 teams (18 women’s teams and 21 men’s
FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2018 calendar announced with all-time high 10 dates
Written on February 21, 2018
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MIES, Feb 20, 2018: FIBA on Tuesday unveiled the full schedule for the 7th edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2018, which will grow from 8 to 10 events, starting with the Saskatoon Masters in Canada on July 21-22 and culminating with the Bloomage Beijing Final in the Chinese capital on
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018 draw completed
Written on February 7, 2018
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Tenerife, Spain, Feb 6, 2018: The draw ceremony for the FIBA Women Basketball World Cup 2018 took place on Tuesday at the Teatro Leal, San Cristóbal de la Laguna on the island of Tenerife, Spain. Click here for the complete FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2018 games schedule and here for the
Son of Dream, Speed Tiger and Qiuqiu unveiled – fans vote to choose FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Mascot
Written on January 24, 2018
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MIES, Switzerland, Jan 23, 2018: Fans can now vote online for Son of Dream, Speed Tiger or Qiuqiu to determine which of the three will be the official mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 after the trio was unveiled as the finalists during the Mascot Shortlist Ceremony held at the Wanda