FIBA

FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, is the global governing body for the sport of basketball. Here is an overview of FIBA:

Formation and Purpose:FIBA was founded on June 18, 1932, in Geneva, Switzerland.The organization's primary purpose is to oversee and promote the development of basketball worldwide.
FIBA was founded on June 18, 1932, in Geneva, Switzerland.
The organization's primary purpose is to oversee and promote the development of basketball worldwide.
Membership:FIBA is composed of 213 national basketball federations, making it one of the largest international sports organizations.Each member country has its own national basketball federation, which is responsible for organizing basketball activities within its borders.
FIBA is composed of 213 national basketball federations, making it one of the largest international sports organizations.
Each member country has its own national basketball federation, which is responsible for organizing basketball activities within its borders.
World Championships:FIBA organizes major international basketball competitions, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup.The FIBA Basketball World Cup is held every four years and features national teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion.
FIBA organizes major international basketball competitions, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup is held every four years and features national teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion.
Continental Championships:FIBA oversees continental championships for various regions, including FIBA EuroBasket (Europe), FIBA AfroBasket (Africa), FIBA Asia Cup (Asia), FIBA AmeriCup (Americas), and FIBA Oceania Championship (Oceania).
FIBA oversees continental championships for various regions, including FIBA EuroBasket (Europe), FIBA AfroBasket (Africa), FIBA Asia Cup (Asia), FIBA AmeriCup (Americas), and FIBA Oceania Championship (Oceania).
Olympic Basketball:Basketball is part of the Olympic Games, and FIBA collaborates with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to organize the Olympic basketball tournament.FIBA's regulations and rules govern the Olympic basketball competition.
Basketball is part of the Olympic Games, and FIBA collaborates with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to organize the Olympic basketball tournament.
FIBA's regulations and rules govern the Olympic basketball competition.
Women's Basketball:FIBA is actively involved in promoting women's basketball globally.Similar to the men's competitions, FIBA organizes the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and continental championships for women.
FIBA is actively involved in promoting women's basketball globally.
Similar to the men's competitions, FIBA organizes the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and continental championships for women.
Youth Competitions:FIBA hosts various youth basketball competitions, including the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup and continental championships for different age groups.
FIBA hosts various youth basketball competitions, including the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup and continental championships for different age groups.
FIBA Rules:FIBA establishes the rules and regulations for the game of basketball.These rules are followed in international competitions and adopted by national federations around the world.
FIBA establishes the rules and regulations for the game of basketball.
These rules are followed in international competitions and adopted by national federations around the world.
Development Programs:FIBA is involved in development programs to promote the growth of basketball, particularly in countries where the sport is emerging.The organization provides support, resources, and expertise to assist national federations in developing basketball infrastructure and talent.
FIBA is involved in development programs to promote the growth of basketball, particularly in countries where the sport is emerging.
The organization provides support, resources, and expertise to assist national federations in developing basketball infrastructure and talent.
Basketball Without Borders:FIBA collaborates with the NBA on the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) program, which aims to develop young basketball players and promote the sport's values globally.
FIBA collaborates with the NBA on the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) program, which aims to develop young basketball players and promote the sport's values globally.
3x3 Basketball:FIBA is responsible for the promotion and organization of 3x3 basketball, a variant of the traditional game played with three players on each team.
FIBA is responsible for the promotion and organization of 3x3 basketball, a variant of the traditional game played with three players on each team.
Governance and Leadership:FIBA is governed by an elected Central Board, which oversees the organization's operations and decisions.The President of FIBA leads the organization.
FIBA is governed by an elected Central Board, which oversees the organization's operations and decisions.
The President of FIBA leads the organization.

FIBA plays a crucial role in uniting basketball communities worldwide, ensuring the standardization of the game's rules, and fostering the global growth of basketball at all levels.