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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
In 2023, the FIBA Basketball World Cup will be co-hosted for the first time by the Philippines/ Japan (Okinawa)/ Indonesia.
FIBA has granted the rights to organize the “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023“ to three countries, namely: Philippines/Japan(Okinawa)/Indonesia.
This is the first time in history that competitions will be held in many countries. As the representative of the Philippines/ Japan (Okinawa)/ Indonesia, the Honorary Chair of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Manuel V. Panguilinan said, “FIBA has awarded the hosting rights for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 to the Philippines/ Japan (Okinawa)/ Indonesia. We are very happy with this implementation decision. The World Cup is an event that basketball fans in these three countries are very proud of. It is hoped that with this event, all people in the three countries will spread the spirit of dedication to basketball throughout the region. “
OKINAWA ARENA
The games in Japan will be held at the Okinawa Arena.
Okinawa City will be the world’s stage!
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be held from August 25 to September 10, 2023 and will be co-hosted by three countries, namely: Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines.
The group phase will take place in Indonesia, Japan (Okinawa), and the Philippines, with the final phase taking place in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. In the qualifying phase, 80 representative teams will compete in each of the six blocks for 15 months, from November 2021 to February 2023 for the World Cup.
THE NAISMITH
TROPHY
The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, an international competition for men's basketball.
The trophy’s name comes from basketball inventor James Naismith.
The Naismith trophy was first presented in the 1967 tournament.
It was renewed in the 1998 tournament.This second trophy was made by a goldsmith from Germany, and the design was inspired by then FIBA Secretary General Renato William Jones when he was on a long journey.
The first trophy was donated to the foundation of Spanish FIBA Hall of Famer Pedro Ferrandiz.
The third generation trophy has been used since the 2019 tournament, and was unveiled at the 2019 tournament qualifying draw.
WORLD CUP HISTORY
Introducing Tournament Success Records
FIBA Basketball World Cup is an official men’s basketball competition sponsored by FIBA. Games are held every four years in the middle of the Summer Olympics year.
Until 2010, this competition was called the FIBA World Championship.
2019 SPAIN
2014 USA
2010 USA
| YEAR | 2019 | 2014 | 2010 | 2006 | 2002 | 1998 | 1994 | 1990 | 1986 | 1982 | 1978 | 1974 | 1970 | 1967 | 1963 | 1959 | 1954 | 1950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOST NATION | China | Spain | Turkey | Japan | USA | Greece | Canada | Argentina | Spain | Colombia | Philippines | Puerto Rico | Yugoslavia | Uruguay | Brazil | Chile | Brazil | Argentina |
| CHAMPION | Spain | USA | USA | Spain | Yugoslavia | Yugoslavia | USA | Yugoslavia | USA | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia | Soviet Union | Brazil | Brazil | USA | Argentina |
| RUNNERS-UP | Argentina | Serbia | Turkey | Greece | Argentina | Russia | Russia | Soviet Union | Soviet Union | USA | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia | Brazil | Yugoslavia | Yugoslavia | USA | Brazil | USA |
| THIRD PLACE | France | France | Lithuania | USA | Germany | USA | Croatia | USA | Yugoslavia | Yugoslavia | Brazil | USA | Soviet Union | Brazil | Soviet Union | Chile | Philippines | Chile |
| MVP | Ricky Rubio (ESP) |
Kyrie Irving (USA) |
Kevin Durant (USA) |
Pau Gasol (ESP) |
Dirk Nowitzki (GER) |
Dejan Bodiroga (YUG) |
Shaquille O'Neal (USA) |
Toni Kukoc (YUG) |
Drazen Petrovic (YUG) |
Rolando Frazer (PAN) |
Drazen Dalipagic (YUG) |
Dragan Kicanovic (YUG) |
Sergei Belov (URS) |
Ivo Daneu (YUG) |
Marques Wlamir (BRA) |
Pasos Amaury (BRA) |
James Kirby Minter (USA) |
Oscar Furlong (ARG) |
PHOTO GALLERY
Looking Back at the FIBA Basketball World Cup via Photos
FIBA Basketball World Cup is the world's leading basketball tournament.
Here are some famous scenes from the past that you will want to see again and again.
