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The International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA, from its French name Federation internationale de basketball, is an association of national organisations which governs international competition in basketball. FIBA defines the international rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required, regulates the transfer of athletes across countries, and controls the appointment of international referees. A total of 213 national federations are now members, organised since 1989 into five zones or "commissions": Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
- ‘3x3 is very challenging,’ Hong Kong’s Ricky Yang says, adding he is ‘open to try more’
- Home men’s and women’s teams exit competition as top four in each chase a first ticket to Paris on Sunday
City’s team start with two losses, but their star player Li Tsz-kwan says it provides valuable experience and asks: ‘How do we develop specific tactics and training plans?’
US expected to field team full of NBA stars, with LeBron James, Steph Curry and Joel Embiid all saying they want to play.
Eastern will play in the first round next month, grouped with NS Matrix Deers of Malaysia, Prawira Harum Bandung of Indonesia and the league runners-up from Mongolia.
Russia was banned by sport’s world governing body in 2022 over invasion of Ukraine, but plans to host World Friendship Games in September, and wants China matches to prepare for competition.
Taiwan are on course to have newly naturalised and localised players by the self-ruled island’s next basketball international in November, while Hong Kong’s rules are less lenient.
Gilas Pilipinas fans are ‘such an advantage’, coach Tim Cone says after Filipinos buy most of the tickets and provide vocal support to help their side turn a close contest into a comfortable victory.
City’s men’s team trail from the start at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre but stage a mid-game rally before the Philippines finish comfortable winners
Hong Kong short of personnel and training sessions after injuries, retirements, players opting out and lack of adequate medical insurance.
Basketball Association chairman Norman Chan says his organisation will find money to cover shortfall in players’ insurance coverage, but adds they did ‘nothing wrong’ in policy row.
Hong Kong Basketball Association chairman Norman Chan says he is trying to find better coverage for the city’s players, but claims insurance firms can’t provide it.
World governing body Fiba confirms city has been chosen to stage 3x3 basketball tournament in April as part of qualifying process for Paris Olympics.
Organiser’s M1 Group reportedly change mind on staging tournament in April after previously saying estimated HK$20 million cost was too high
Government department insists Hong Kong Basketball Association is responsible for players being left with hefty medical bills after the association bought insurance that capped payouts.
City told it is missing opportunities and failing to register events with governing body – ‘There were local tournaments with huge participation but none of them were endorsed by Fiba.’
Raudondvaris and Ub Huishan NE players among those to offer praise for event after low attendances last year were improved on this time at Victoria Park.
Around 60 per cent of seats are filled, with attendance up on last year’s event, but some spectators admit they had ‘no idea’ it was taking place.
US$130,000 in prize money on the line at Victoria Park as well as a place in the finals in Saudi Arabia, while officials hope for higher attendance after last year’s half-empty debut in the city.
Players representing city at international events say they were forced to pay as much as HK$70,000 for their own medical care overseas, including for operations and hospital stays, because Hong Kong Basketball Association insurance policy did not cover them fully.
Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers have no plans to cease operations or to withdraw from league despite allegations surrounding team’s investment from Hong Kong.
World No 1 team Ub Huishan NE and fourth-ranked Amsterdam will feature in final Fiba 3x3 World Tour leg.
In the 3x3 Hong Kong Quest final, Wellman beat Kai Tak II 22-17 to qualify for main draw for next month’s tournament in city.
Many in the basketball-crazy nation of 110 million people were glued to television and mobile phone screens for tense win over Jordan.
Men’s basketball team will be heading to Hangzhou after all, after Lebanon’s dramatic drop-out – but there are still logistical issues to tackle.
Brothers will play together for first time as professionals in the P League+ and East Asia Super League.
Head coach says US failed to ‘set a tone’ in shock loss to Germany after falling short of reaching World Cup final again.
Both sides are claiming right to take legal action as group of players blast officials for manner in which contracts were terminated.
Taiwanese P League+ outfit confirmed to be joining regional competition after Bay Area Dragons were abruptly disbanded.
‘I feel that the intensity of our CBA league is not strong enough to support our performance,’ China guard Zhao Rui says.
Asian Games organisers sent a letter to the Fiba regional office in mid-June asking to cancel qualifying stage of men’s and women’s basketball tournament.
