Category: BASKETBALL
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FIBA and Molten unveil next generation basketball, set for debut at World Cup in China
SHENZHEN/TOKYO, March 15, 2019: FIBA and Molten on Friday exclusively revealed the Molten BG5000, a next generation basketball that will make its debut on the biggest stage, at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China. The BG5000 brings Molten’s range of basketballs into a new era. The Japanese manufacturer and basketball’s world governing body…
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First tickets go on sale for China 2019
Mies/Beijing, February 28, 2019: Tickets for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 went on sale on Thursday with the launch of the Team Pass. China 2019 Global Ambassador Yao Ming received the first World Cup ticket during a Ticketing Launch Ceremony held at the Beijing Olympic Tower to mark the latest milestone event ahead of…
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Media Accreditation open for Draw in Shenzhen
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 and international media…
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NBA and FIBA announce plan to launch professional basketball league in Africa
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 club teams from…
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USA crowned world champions for third time in a row, secure Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ticket
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 Majesty Queen Letizia…
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USA claim FIBA U18 Americas Women’s 2018 title in Mexico City
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 84-60 win over…
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Liman Tesla Voda wins FIBA 3×3 World Tour Utsunomiya Masters
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 defeated Amsterdam Inoxdeals…
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NBA, FIBA and Basketball Federation of India to host second Basketball Without Borders Camp in India
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 time that the…
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Australia’s men and New Zealand’s women win FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2018
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 teams), 2,5 days…
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FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2018 calendar announced with all-time high 10 dates
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 October 27-28. “Adding…