Dirk Nowitzki has been officially inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, marking one of the highest honors in international basketball. The ceremony took place on April 21, 2026, in Berlin, where the German legend was recognized alongside seven other inductees for his extraordinary contributions to the sport. … Read more
Skyline Claims First Title of 2026 FIBA 3×3 Season at Hengqin Challenge The 2026 international basketball calendar has its first champion. Skyline secured the title at the FIBA 3×3 Hengqin Challenge on April 12, defeating Liman 15-12 in a tightly contested final at the Hengqin Cultural and Arts Center. The victory marks the first championship … Read more
Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Rally to Secure BCL Asia-East Debut Win Over South China Athletic WAN CHAI, Hong Kong — In a contest defined by a dramatic swing in momentum, the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots overcame a double-digit deficit to secure a 79-76 victory over the South China Athletic Association on Thursday night. The win marks a … Read more
The final standings of Italy’s Serie A1 badminton league are set, with the championship finals scheduled for May 9th and 10th in Milan. After the last qualifying round held in Chiari (Brescia) this past weekend, the four teams vying for the Scudetto – the Italian national championship – have been determined. Among those teams are … Read more
Istanbul – The Turkish Women’s National Basketball Team has maintained its position at 16th in the latest FIBA Women’s World Ranking, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on March 20, 2026. This comes as the team prepares for its upcoming participation in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, having secured its spot following the … Read more
Istanbul, Turkey – Despite a hard-fought 89-74 loss to Hungary in their final 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament game, the Turkish Women’s National Basketball Team has secured a spot in the tournament. Playing at the Turkcell Basketbol Geliştirme Merkezi, the team finished third in Group C, earning one of the coveted berths … Read more
Puerto Rico Falls to Italy in FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Opener San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rican Women’s National Basketball Team began its quest for a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup with a challenging opening-round loss, falling 78-41 to Italy on Wednesday at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José … Read more
The road to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is well underway, with qualifying tournaments taking place across the globe this week. From March 11th to 17th, 24 national teams are battling for a limited number of spots in the prestigious tournament, set to be held in Berlin, Germany in September 2026. The action … Read more
Istanbul – The Turkish men’s national basketball team remains firmly positioned as a global contender, holding steady at 11th in the latest FIBA world rankings released on March 5, 2026. This ranking comes as the team continues its preparation for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, building on a successful run in the European Qualifiers. … Read more
Badminton Gains Momentum in Campania with Neapolis Sport Festival Appearance Naples, Italy – Badminton is experiencing a resurgence in the Campania region of Italy, highlighted by a significant presence at the Neapolis Sport Festival, a large-scale sporting event hosted at the Centro Commerciale Neapolis. The festival provides a platform for the sport to connect with … Read more