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FIBA - the world governing body for basketball - is an independent association formed by 213 National Basketball Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

FIBA is a non-profit making organization and, in principle, does not pursue any objective of economic character for its own gains.

What we do:
• FIBA runs the FIBA Basketball World Cup every four years
• FIBA establishes the Official Basketball Rules, the specifications for equipment and facilities, and all internal executive regulations that must be applied to all international and Olympic competitions, for which FIBA also establishes the system of competition
• FIBA controls and governs the appointment of international referees
• FIBA regulates the transfer of players from one country to another
• FIBA controls and governs all international competitions.
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Location: Switzerland, Vaud, Mies
Employees: 1001-5000
Founded date: 1932

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25.04.2025The Battle for Basketball's Soul: Westbrook's Quest and Euroleague's StandBasketball is a game of passion. It’s a dance of skill, sweat, and emotion. In the NBA, the spotlight shines bright. But shadows loom. Two stories unfold: Russell Westbrook’s relentless pursuit of a championship and the Euroleague’s fight t...
23.04.2025Euroleague CEO says spirit of European game must be preserved as NBA tests watersNEW YORK : Euroleague CEO Paulius Motiejunas said he wants to preserve the spirit of European basketball as his organisation faces potential competition from the ultra-powerful NBA. The National Basketball Association is exploring the possi...
14.04.2025NBA sees sport's growth lagging behind potential in EuropeNEW YORK : The basketball business in Europe is far from living up to its potential, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum told Reuters, as the league explores launching a new operation in the continent to take advantage of the sport's skyrock...
10.04.2025The Game of Shadows: Paqueta's Spot-Fixing Trial and the State of Sports IntegrityIn the world of sports, integrity is the bedrock upon which legends are built. Yet, the recent spotlight on Lucas Paqueta, the West Ham midfielder embroiled in a spot-fixing trial, reveals a landscape riddled with shadows. The Football Asso...
10.04.2025The NBA's European Dream: A Double-Edged SwordThe NBA is eyeing Europe. Like a hawk circling its prey, the league is exploring the launch of a new European league. This venture could reshape the basketball landscape. But it’s not without risks. The Euroleague, Europe’s premier club com...
09.04.2025West Ham’s Paqueta yet to give evidence in spot-fixing trialThis week’s Ahead of the Game focuses on Lucas Paqueta, the English Football League in New York, rugby league controversy, basketball fines and the Grand National. Lucas Paqueta has yet to give evidence in his spot-fixing trial, a revelatio...
08.04.2025Euroleague says NBA expansion plans are a threatBERLIN :Organisers of the Euroleague, the continent's premier club competition, said on Tuesday that plans by the NBA for a new European league were a threat and could risk fragmenting the sport. The NBA is exploring the launch of a Europea...
08.04.2025NBA keen to tap into deep European talent poolNEW YORK : A potential European league could be a goldmine for the NBA as the top-flight North American league looks to muscle its way into a deep pool of talent across the Atlantic. The NBA is exploring the launch of a European league with...
04.04.2025Carmelo Anthony: A Legacy Beyond the CourtCarmelo Anthony, a name synonymous with scoring, has officially entered the hallowed halls of basketball greatness. His journey from a promising college star to an NBA icon is a tale woven with triumphs, challenges, and an unwavering passio...
02.04.2025British Basketball Federation hands 15-year licence to GlickmanThe British Basketball Federation (BBF) has defied Super League Basketball (SLB) clubs by signing a 15-year deal with Marshall Glickman’s GBB League Ltd (GBBL) to operate the men’s professional league from 2026. SLB clubs warned last week t...
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