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CAF launches a ‘new look’ TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Trophy together with TotalEnergies ahead of the first Leg Final this weekend
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CAF launches a ‘new look’ TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Trophy together with TotalEnergies ahead of the first Leg Final this weekend

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today unveiled the new TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy together with partners TotalEnergies, marking a bold new chapter in the legacy of Africa’s premier club competition. The unveiling took place at TotalEnergies’ South African Headquarters in Johannesburg and was attended by some of African football legends including Lucas Radebe, Teko Modise and Siphiwe Tshabalala as well as several African football leaders. One of the two Finalists, Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids will make history when they lift the new trophy. CAF’s official unveiling of the striking new trophy design is far more than a mere replacement; it represents a powerful evolution of CAF’s commitment to modernisation and innovation. As part of CAF’...
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FIBA Appoints Mediapro Asia as Exclusive Sales Representative for 3×3 Basketball Media Rights
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FIBA Appoints Mediapro Asia as Exclusive Sales Representative for 3×3 Basketball Media Rights

FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, today announced the appointment of Mediapro Asia as its exclusive sales representative for media rights for 3x3 Basketball, further strengthening the sport’s global expansion and commercial growth.Under the agreement, Mediapro Asia will manage the distribution and sale of media rights for all FIBA 3x3 properties, including the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, FIBA 3x3 World Tour, FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series, and FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup. The partnership will cover the Asia Pacific region until 2028.3x3 Basketball has seen remarkable growth especially in Asia. Since making its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020, it is now widely regarded as the number one urban team sport in the world. There has been significant impact in Asia, as it democratizes acce...
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Brisbane 2032 moves forward as it draws inspiration for a transformative Olympic and Paralympic Games vision
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Brisbane 2032 moves forward as it draws inspiration for a transformative Olympic and Paralympic Games vision

The Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032 today added a public survey to its extensive consultation process to create an inspiring vision as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission concluded its first onsite meeting, the third in all since its creation. Interviews and workshops with some 1,000 stakeholders directly connected to the Games, including athletes, the sports movement and delivery partners, have already been taking place for a few weeks. Members of the Coordination Commission also contributed their insights in a dedicated session during the meetings. Now, Australians (in particular) and international fans alike are invited to share their views on what they think Brisbane 2032 should embody. The survey is open until...
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Dakar 2026 advances venue and legacy plans as Youth Olympic Games preparations intensify
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Dakar 2026 advances venue and legacy plans as Youth Olympic Games preparations intensify

With less than a year and a half until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026 begin, the seventh meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission marked another key milestone in Games planning. The two-day hybrid meeting brought together key stakeholders to review the latest progress in Dakar 2026 preparations. Newly appointed Coordination Commission Chair Humphrey Kayange, IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry and an IOC delegation participated on-site in Dakar, while other Commission members joined remotely – including IOC Vice-President Nawal El Moutawakel, who has played a pivotal role in the leadership and direction of the Commission from its early stages and has recently been named Vice-Chair. The discussions reaffirmed the shared commi...
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Toulouse win FIBA 3×3 World Tour Amsterdam 2025
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Toulouse win FIBA 3×3 World Tour Amsterdam 2025

Toulouse (FRA) rise to the top, defeating Liman (SRB) 21 - 19 in OT to win the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Amsterdam 2025 on May 18. The French side dominated the knockout phase, defeating the home side Amsterdam and Vienna to earn their spot in the final. They would go on to face undefeated Liman, whom they had already lost to in pool play. In the final, Liman started out the gate first through buckets on the inside before Toulouse answered back through Hugo Suhard. The electric Zigon went to work early for the Serbians while Toulouse went to Rambaut and Djoko to keep them within reach. Both sides continued to trade buckets, with a point separating them for the majority of the action. Liman were first to create some distance as a two from Marko Stevanovic put them ahead 10 - 7 with just over 4 mi...
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Eight outstanding individuals have been inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 in Bahrain
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Eight outstanding individuals have been inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 in Bahrain

Seven outstanding players and one iconic coach have been officially inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2025. The honors were presented at a distinguished ceremony in Bahrain, alongside the FIBA Mid-Term Congress 2025, adding prestige to an already momentous week. This year's Class included renowned players Alphonse Bilé (Côte d'Ivoire), Andrew Bogut (Australia), Leonor Borrell (Cuba), Pau Gasol (Spain), Ticha Penicheiro (Portugal), Ratko Radovanovic (Serbia), Dawn Staley (USA), and legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski (USA). Taking part in the ceremony as a speaker, FIBA Hall of Famer Predrag Stojakovic expressed on being inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. “ I think it is all about the journey. For me, it has been a long and humbling journey. Remember...
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Record 167 National Federation delegates attend FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain
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Record 167 National Federation delegates attend FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain

A record-breaking number of delegates for a FIBA Mid-Term Congress were in attendance at the prestigious Exhibition World Bahrain today. The Plenary session took place in the morning, and an array of new services for National Federations was presented to the record 167 National Federations present in the afternoon session.As well as National Federations, the event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Issa bin Ali Al-Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia, and FIBA Foundation Board Member.Additionally, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach contributed with welcome remarks via a video, followed by an address from FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani. He reminded the audience of the incredible momentum th...
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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw concluded in Doha
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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw concluded in Doha

An exciting 'Road to Qatar' has been laid out in greater detail for 80 national teams after the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw was successfully completed today, May 13, at the stunning ALHAZM in Doha.The draw laid out the initial pathways for all nations pursuing a precious place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, where 32 nations will compete for the prestigious Naismith Trophy.Taking place across six dedicated windows between November 2025 and March 2027, there will be 420 games to enjoy worldwide.The results of the draw were as follows:African Qualifiers Americas Qualifiers Asian Qualifiers European Qualifiers The draw was performed by FIBA Global Ambassador and basketball legend Carmelo Anthony. He was assisted by British icon S...
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FIBA Central Board approves rescheduling of future FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cups as of 2030
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FIBA Central Board approves rescheduling of future FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cups as of 2030

FIBA's Central Board has convened in Bahrain on the eve of the FIBA Mid-Term Congress, following their attendance at the highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers draw in Doha, Qatar, the host nation for the men's flagship event.The following topics were discussed:FIBA Basketball World Cups - 2026 & 2027The Central Board received reports on the preparations for both the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026, which will be held in Germany, and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 to be played in Qatar.The Central Board approved the bidding process for the next two World Cups with the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2030 process to be launched in quarter three of 2025 and potential awarding as of December 2025, and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2031 to be launched in ...
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First 40 relay teams qualified for WCH Tokyo 25
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First 40 relay teams qualified for WCH Tokyo 25

The first eight teams to have qualified for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 in five of the events being contested at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 have been confirmed following the opening day of competition. A total of 14 teams in each of the women’s and men’s 4x100m and 4x400m plus the mixed 4x400m in Guangzhou this weekend (10-11 May) automatically qualify for places at the World Championships in Tokyo in September. In the men’s 4x100m and men’s 4x400m, the top two teams in each of the four heats per event secured spots for their respective World Relays finals on Sunday, while also booking their tickets for Tokyo. In the women’s 4x100m, women’s 4x400m and mixed 4x400m, the first two teams in each of the three heats plus the two teams with the next fa...
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