Tag: FIBA Europe
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FIBA Europe Board Pushes Ahead With Attractive Club Competitions Model
Munich, June 30, 2015: A number of issues were discussed during the extraordinary session of the FIBA Europe Board in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday. The Board discussed the ongoing project of remodelling the European club competitions, receiving presentations from the two working groups that were tasked by FIBA and FIBA Europe to prepare proposals for…
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EuroBasket 2015 Logo Unveiled In Ljubljana
Germany, Sept 22, 2013: The logo and visual identity of EuroBasket 2015 were unveiled on Sunday at a special ceremony and press-conference at Stozice Arena in Ljubljana a few hours before the EuroBasket 2013 medal games. FIBA Europe Acting President Cyriel Coomans and FIBA Europe Secretary General Kamil Novak, together with Vice Prime Minister of…
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EuroBasket 2013 Opens With A Bang
Ljubljana, Sept 4, 2013: With Ljubljana’s famous castle illuminated by fireworks, and expectant crowds gathered in the city’s Kongresni Square, EuroBasket 2013 was officially launched on Tuesday evening to signal the start of a 19-day jamboree in the picturesque nation. With representatives of all 24 participating countries, as well as leading figures in European basketball,…
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The Draw for EuroCup Women has concluded
Germany, July 05, 2013: The 28 clubs registered for the upcoming season were divided in two Conferences (1 and 2) based on geographical criteria and seven First Round groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group and the two best third-placed teams will advance to the Eighth-Finals. The EuroCup Women will…
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EuroLeague, EuroCup Women 2013-14 Draw
Munich – Germany, July 04, 2013: FIBA Europe released on Thursday the seedings for the 2013-14 EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women Draw, to take place at Munich’s Kempinski Hotel on Friday, 5 July. For the EuroLegue Women draw, Defending champions UMMC Ekaterinburg, 2013 Runners-up Fenerbahce and EuroLeague Women four-time winners Sparta&K M.R. Vidnoje have been…
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FIBA Europe, President Rafnsson Passes Away
Munich – Germany, June 19, 2013: President Rafnsson, FIBA Europe and FIBA were shocked and saddened to learn on Wednesday evening of the unexpected passing away of FIBA Europe President Olafur Rafnsson, age 50. Mr Rafnsson died during a visit to Geneva, where he had been attending Tuesday’s official opening of FIBA’s new headquarters. He…
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EuroBasket 2013 Accreditation Deadline Extended
Germany, May 02, 2013: Basketball, Due to the overwhelming demand please note that the deadline for applying for accreditation to EuroBasket 2013 in Slovenia has now been extended to 10 May. All interested media must submit their applications online, via the FIBA Europe Media Centre (http://media.fibaeurope.com). Please, be reminded that the application does not guarantee…
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Media Accreditation for the EuroChallenge
The Media Accreditation for the EuroChallenge2013 Final Four, in Izmir Turkey, 26-28 April, is now open. Procedure: Media individuals and organisations wishing to apply for credentials can do so through FIBA Europe’s Media Centre (http://media.fibaeurope.com). Applications through email, fax or post will not be answered or considered. Those media that do not have a profile…
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EuroChallenge Quarter-Final Pairings
Germany, Feb 27, 2013: Final Pairings, Basketball fans could keep their calculators in their pockets on Tuesday night with a number of one-sided encounters making the EuroChallenge Last 16 final standings relatively straightforward. On the final night of Last 16 action, there were still a number of possibilities that could eventuate with eight teams vying…
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EuroBasket Women 2015 1st QR Hosts Announced
Munich – Germany, Jan 23, 2013: On Tuesday, FIBA Europe announced the hosts of the four groups for the 1st Qualification Round of EuroBasket Women 2015. Bulgaria, Finland, Israel and Luxembourg will play host to their respective groups as a total of 14 teams try to secure their spot at the EuroBasket Women 2015 Final…