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KV Men's Basketball
The KV men's basketball team is the men's basketball department of Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar and is based in Reykjavík, Iceland. History KV's basketball department was founded in 2007 and its men's team first played in the Icelandic basketball league system during the 2010-2011 2. deild karla season. It finished as the runner-up in the 2. deild in 2016 and 2018. Prior to the 2018–2019 season, the team became affiliated with Úrvalsdeild karla club KR with KR's assistant coach, Arnoldas Kuncaitis, taking the reign of the team. After the 2019–20 season ended prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic in Iceland, KV was offered the vacant seat in the second-tier 1. deild karla as the team had the best record of the non-reserve teams in the league at the time of the cancelation. After initially accepting the offer, they rescinded their decision a month later and the vacant seat went to Hrunamenn. Coaching history * Tómas Þórsson 2010–2011 * Aron Ívarsson 2011–2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík ( ; ) is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. With a population of around 131,136 (and 233,034 in the Capital Region), it is the centre of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity, and is a popular tourist destination. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to Landnámabók, was established by Ingólfr Arnarson in 874 CE. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. History According to lege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland
Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its surrounding areas) is home to over 65% of the population. Iceland is the biggest part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level, and its central volcanic plateau is erupting almost constantly. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate. According to the ancient manuscript , the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KR Men's Basketball
The KR men's basketball team, commonly known as KR or KR Basket, is a professional basketball club based in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is the men's basketball department of Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur (English: Reykjavík Football Club) multi-sport club. It has won the Icelandic championship eighteen times, the most national championships in the men's top-tier league history. In 2017 the club played in FIBA Europe Cup for the first time since 2008. KR has a men's reserve team that plays in the amateur level Icelandic 3rd-tier Division II and the Icelandic basketball cup, called KR-b. It is also affiliated with Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar. Honors * Úrvalsdeild karla (18): :1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1990, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 File:2019 collage v1.png, From top left, clockwise: Hong Kong protests turn to widespread riots and civil disobedience; House of Representatives votes to adopt articles of impeachment against ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar
Knattspyrnufélag Vesturbæjar, commonly known as KV, is an Icelandic sports club from the capital city, Reykjavík in the area of Vesturbær. It is best known for its football team but has also fielded teams in other sports, such as basketball and Team handball, handball. Men's football Grounds KV plays its games on the pitch next to Úrvalsdeild karla (football), Úrvalsdeild karla side, Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, KR's KR-völlur. History In 2009 and 2011, the club was promoted to the 2. deild karla. The team finished 4th out of 12 teams in 2012, only one win from promotion to the 1. division. In 2013 the club was promoted to the 1. deild karla (football), 1. deild karla, the highest level the club has played at in its history. Honours *2. deild karla (football), 2. deild karla **''Runner-ups:'' 2013 *3. deild karla (football), 3. deild karla **Winners: 2020 **Winners: 2011 **''Runner-ups:'' 2009 Current squad Basketball The KV men's bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Basketball League System
The Icelandic basketball league system, or Icelandic basketball league pyramid, is a series of interconnected competitions for basketball clubs in Iceland. The system has a hierarchical format with a promotion and demotion system between competitions at different levels. Men There are currently four different competitions on the pyramid - the 1st tier Úrvalsdeild, the 2nd tier Division I, the 3rd tier Division II, and the 4th tier Division III. The leagues are organized by the Icelandic Basketball Association. The tier levels For the 2020–21 season, the Icelandic basketball league system is as follows: 1''The 1. deild karla has spot for 12 teams. The 12th placed team is relegated to 2. deild karla. If there are less than 12 teams, no team is relegated.'' Other competitions *Icelandic Men's Basketball Cup * Icelandic Men's Basketball Supercup * Icelandic Men's Basketball League Cup Women There are currently three different competitions on the pyramid and they are all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Úrvalsdeild Karla (basketball)
Úrvalsdeild karla is a name given to top-tier men's competitions in Iceland and may refer to: * Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball), the top tier men's basketball league in Iceland * Úrvalsdeild karla (football), the top tier men's football league in Iceland * Úrvalsdeild karla (handball), the top tier men's handball league in Iceland See also * Úrvalsdeild kvenna (other) {{DEFAULTSORT:Urvalsdeild karla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In Iceland
The COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 () caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (). The virus was confirmed to have reached Iceland in February 2020. , the total number of cases registered was 188,924, of which 153 deaths had occurred. With a total population of about 370,000 (as of 21 February 2022), the infection rate is about one case per four inhabitants; the infection rate was one of the highest in the world throughout March and April in 2021, though this was attributed to more tests having been carried out per capita in Iceland than any other country, including a screening of the general population run by Icelandic biotech company deCODE genetics to determine the true spread of the virus in the community. Iceland is unique in that for each identified case of COVID-19, the genome of the virus having caused the infection is sequenced; the sequencing is carried out by deCODE genetics, which has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ungmennafélag Hrunamanna
Ungmennafélag Hrunamanna, commonly known as Hrunamenn or UMFH, is a multi-sport club in Flúðir, Iceland. It was founded in 1908. Basketball Men's basketball History In 2020, Hrunamenn where offered and accepted a vacant seat in the second-tier 1. deild karla (basketball), 1. deild karla. In July 2020, the team signed former EuroLeague player Jasmin Perković as a player/assistant coach. Trophies and achievements *2. deild karla (basketball), 2. deild karla ** Winners: 2008, 20171 1 As Hrunamenn/Laugdælir Coaching history * Árni Þór Hilmarsson 200?–2011 * Árni Þór Hilmarsson 2014–present Notable players * Jasmin Perković Volleyball Men's Volleyball Trophies and achievements *2. deild karla ** Winners: 2013 References External links Hrunamenn profileat Icelandic Basketball Association Hrunamenn profile at Football Association of Iceland Basketball teams in Iceland Football clubs in Iceland Multi-sport clubs in Iceland Sport in Southern Region (Iceland) {{E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Basketball Federation
The Icelandic Basketball Association (''Icelandic:Körfuknattleikssamband Íslands - KKÍ'') is the national governing body of basketball in Iceland and is a member of the continental association FIBA Europe and the global International Basketball Federation (FIBA). It directs and oversees all of the national basketball teams of Iceland, including both the junior and senior national teams of both men and women. It was founded on January 29, 1961 and its first chairman was Bogi Þorsteinsson, but current chairman is Hannes S. Jónsson. Competitions *Men's ** Domino's deild karla ** Division I ( is, 1. deild karla) ** Division II ( is, 2. deild karla) **Division III ( is, 3. deild karla) *Women's ** Domino's deild kvenna ** Division I ( is, 1. deild kvenna) **Division II ( is, 2. deild kvenna) National teams Iceland men *Iceland men's national basketball team *Iceland men's national under-20 basketball team * Iceland men's national under-19 basketball team * Iceland men's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
