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Basketball At The 2023 Pacific Games
Basketball was one of the 24 sports contested at the 2023 Pacific Games held in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The 5x5 format was played at the Friendship Hall from 17–25 November while the 3x3 format took place from 30 November to 2 December at the SIFF Academy. The tournament also served as the qualification phase for FIBA Oceania to the 2029 FIBA Asia Cup pre-qualifiers. Medal summary Medal table Events Qualification summary The following teams are confirmed for this edition's basketball tournament for both men and women, following the conclusion of regional events and wildcard selection. The New Caledonian women's 5×5 team were originally wildcard entries for the games, however, following a decision by the Territorial Olympic and Sports Committee (CTOS) of New Caledonia the team was withdrawn from the games on 22 July 2023. Tonga, as the next alternate, were then awarded the wildcard. Competition schedule 5×5 basketball Qualification The Pacific Games Associa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require considerable skill. On offense, players may use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
