In his intervention, FIBA Secretary General Mr Zagklis focused on the current state of play regarding the position of Europe on the world basketball map.
He mentioned that the great result of last year’s World Cup proved that the job is to organise events, to generate funds and with these funds help promote and develop our sport.
He also reiterated the importance of FIBA strategy and its three pillars – Empower National Federations, Women in Basketball and Shaping international club competitions – and the goals of developing youth basketball; making 3×3 the most thrilling urban sport; achieving excellence in organizing national team competitions; sustainability and innovation.
Mr Novak presented a detailed report of all FIBA Europe events, development projects and activities for the last year, which included another season of growth in EuroLeague Women, whilst also looking ahead with preparations for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket and FIBA Women’s EuroBasket events in 2025.
The delegates were also presented with reports by the FIBA Europe Treasurer, and also the chairs of the Legal, Competitions, Technical, Women’s, Youth Commission and the Small Countries Commission.
The President of IWBF Europe Walter Pfaller offered an overview of activities in Wheelchair basketball in the past 12 months, before Mrs. Monika Puchner rounded up the presentations part with the FIBA Europe Properties report.
An array of amendments to the Bye-Laws of FIBA Europe was approved by the General Assembly.
The 2025 FIBA Europe General Assembly is set to be held in Latvia, while the 2026 session will be hosted by the Iceland Basketball Federation in Reykjavik.
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