Tag: International Basketball federation

  • EuroLeague Women Final-8 Media Accreditation

    EuroLeague Women Final-8 Media Accreditation

    Munich – Germany, Jan 29, 2013: The Media Accreditation for the 2013 EuroLeague Women Final Eight in Ekaterinburg, Russia March 18-24 is now open. Procedure: Media individuals and organizations wishing to apply for credentials can do so through the FIBA Europe Media Centre (http://media.fibaeurope.com). Those media that do not already have a profile with the…

  • FIBA to acquire basketball domain

    FIBA to acquire basketball domain

    GENEVA, Switzerland (FIBA) – July 13, 2012: Basketball domain, Representatives of the global basketball community have come together in full support of the application by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to acquire the .BASKETBALL generic top level domain name. The application reflects the desires expressed…

  • Inaugural World Tour launches first full season of 3×3 basketball

    Inaugural World Tour launches first full season of 3×3 basketball

    GENEVA, Switzerland (3×3 Basketball) –March 21, 2012: FIBA has officially announced the first ever FIBA 3×3 World Tour to be held in some of the world’s most iconic cities. The 2012 calendar of 3×3 basketball events also includes senior and U18 World Cups for men and women. FIBA Secretary General and IOC Member Patrick Baumann…

  • Draw results for FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women

    ANKARA, Turkey Feb 15, 2012: (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) – With just over four months to go until the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for Women, the draw was held in Ankara on Wednesday 15 February. Attending the draw were a large number of officials, dignitaries and media, as well as delegations from…

  • Alba Torrens European Women’s Player of the Year

    Munich-Germany, Feb 07, 2012: Alba Torrens of Spain was the overwhelming winner of the popular vote, receiving more points* from the fans than the following three players combined. This enormous advantage proved enough for the Spanish player to overcome Maria Stepanova of Russia, who edged her in the expert panel’s voting. The 22-year-old’s greatest moment in 2011…

  • Emma Meesseman Young Women’s Player of the Year

    Emma Meesseman, The 19-year-old center was the winner of the experts’ vote with 194 points* to edge Queralt Casas of Spain, who won the fans’ vote, in a very close contest. The 2010 winner, Nika Baric of Slovenia, came in third. The charismatic Meesseman had a dream summer with the national team. She led Belgium…