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Basketball Championship of the Americas 2025: Premiere in Nicaragua and return to traditional period

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  22-31 August 2025, Managua, Nicaragua The most prestigious basketball tournament of the American continent returns with a historic premiere. FIBA AmeriCup 2025 is held for the first time in history in Nicaragua, specifically in the capital Managua, bringing the jubilee 20th edition of the continental championship. Return to traditional cycle After the pandemic postponement of the previous tournament, AmeriCup returns to the traditional four-year cycle. The tournament, which was held every two years from 1993-2017, now follows FIBA's new global competition system. Argentina as defending champions will lead the favorites after an exciting final against Brazil in the last edition. Stalwarts also include the USA with a dominant 7 gold medals, Brazil with 4 titles, and Puerto Rico with 3 titles. Fascinating participant field Twelve qualified teams bring interesting storylines. Argentina, Brazil, Canada and Puerto Rico maintained perfect participation records in all tournament e...

Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Women's AfroBasket

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  The 29th edition of FIBA Women's AfroBasket promises to deliver exceptional basketball drama as Africa's finest players converge on Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. With Nigeria having dominated the last four editions, the enthusiasm from rivals to dethrone the West Africans has reached fever pitch. More than continental supremacy hangs in the balance - this tournament serves as the gateway to the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Tournament Overview and Stakes The competition runs from Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, August 3, featuring 28 games at the 3,500-seater Palais des Sports Treichville. This marks the first time Côte d'Ivoire has hosted the Women's AfroBasket , adding significance to an already prestigious event. Beyond the continental crown, the tournament carries substantial World Cup implications. The champion earns direct qualification to the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany (September 4-13), while the other...