FIBA
Sports abbreviation · Sports Governing Body
| Stands for | Fédération Internationale de Basketball (International Basketball Federation) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Sports |
FIBA stands for Fédération Internationale de Basketball (International Basketball Federation), a sports governing body abbreviation.
World governing body of basketball, with more than 210 national federations. It organizes the Basketball World Cup, the Olympic tournaments and continental championships, and its rules differ from the NBA's in quarter length, court size and three-point distance.
Example: Under FIBA rules, quarters last ten minutes rather than the NBA's twelve.
Usage notes
Founded in Geneva in 1932 as the Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur; "Amateur" was dropped in 1989 when professionals were admitted, which led to the 1992 US "Dream Team". Headquartered in Mies, Switzerland. Pronounced "FEE-bah". It also governs 3x3 basketball, an Olympic event since 2021.
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