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Basketball At The 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's Tournament
The men's basketball tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics was the 20th edition of the event for men at the Summer Olympic Games. It was held from 25 July to 7 August 2021. All games were played at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but on 24 March 2020, the Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this pandemic, the games were played behind closed doors. The United States won their 16th overall and fourth consecutive gold medal, after defeating France in the final. Australia won the bronze with a 107–93 win over Slovenia, winning its first medal in men's basketball after a series of losses in bronze medal games. The medals for the competition were presented by IOC vice-president Anita DeFrantz and the medalists' bouqets by FIBA first vice-president Sheikh Saud Ali Al-Thani. With a FIBA World Cup Changed a format & A Champions in FIBA World Cup will no longer be automatically qualify t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saitama Super Arena
is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Chūō-ku, Saitama, Chūō-ku, Saitama (city), Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It opened preliminarily on May 5, 2000, and then was officially opened on September 1 of the same year. Its maximum capacity is 36,500. The main arena capacity is between 19,000 and 22,500. The arena was designed by Dan Meis, who at the time was working for architecture firm Ellerbe Becket, together with Nikken Sekkei. Meis's design was selected as a result of an international design competition. The arena features a gigantic movable section of seating which can reduce capacity for smaller events and create a more intimate setting. It is a favorite venue for puroresu (Japanese professional wrestling) and mixed martial arts (MMA). It has also hosted other sports events such as boxing, basketball, volleyball, tennis, ice hockey, and gymnastics. It is the only Japanese arena equipped especially for American football. It formerly housed the John Lennon Museum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA World Ranking
The FIBA Men's World Ranking, are FIBA's rankings of national basketball teams. FIBA ranks both men's and women's national teams for both senior and junior competitions. It also publishes combined rankings for all mixed-sex competitions. Not included are the rankings for three-on-three competitions, which are tabulated for individual players. The ranking system compares teams based on the weighted average rating points they earn in games over the last eight years. Teams earn a certain amount of rating points for each game based on the margin of victory/defeat, site of game and strength of opponent. Each game's rating points are then weighted by factors including the time of game, competition/region, competition stage and round reached. The ranking is currently sponsored by Nike; as such, the names Nike FIBA World Ranking or FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike are also used. History In its previous ranking system before October 2017, FIBA used a competition-based system w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Jamshidi
Mohammad Jamshidi Jafarabadi (, born July 30, 1991), known more simple as Mohammad Jamshidi, is an Iranian professional basketball player who is playing for the Mahram Tehran in the Iranian Super League. A 6'6" swingman A swingman is an athlete capable of playing multiple positions in their sport. Basketball In basketball, the term "swingman" (a.k.a. "wing" or "guard-forward") denotes a player who can play both the shooting guard (2) and small forward (3) positi ..., he is also a member of the Iranian men's national basketball team. References External linksProfile 1991 births Living people [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamed Haddadi
Hamed Ehdadi Haddadi (, , born May 19, 1985) is an Iranian professional basketball player for Palayesh Naft Abadan of the Iranian Basketball Super League (IBSL). He played at the center position and is tall and weighs . Haddadi was the first Iranian to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) when he debuted with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008. He played with the Grizzlies until 2013 before bouncing around the league with the Phoenix Suns. In 2013, he returned home to Iran before playing in China. Professional career Iran Before officially playing for a professional Iranian team, Haddadi started his basketball stint with a hometown team of his known as Shahin Ahvaz. His stint there would ultimately allow Haddadi to play in the Iranian Basketball Super League with Paykan Tehran and Saba Battery. In 2004, Haddadi would also play for Sanam Tehran for a bit as well. In August 2007, while still playing in Iran, he rejected a contract offer from the Serbian League team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behnam Yakhchali
Behnam Yakhchali Dehkordi (, born 12 july, 1995) is an Iranian professional basketball player for the Gladiators Treves of the German ProA The ProA is the German basketball league system, second-tier Sports league, league of professional club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 16 teams. Officially the ProA is part of the ''2. Basketball Bundesliga'', which consists of the t .... He has played for the Iranian national basketball team. References External linksAsia-Basket profile 1995 births Living people [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball At The 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's Tournament
The men's basketball tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics was the 20th edition of the event for men at the Summer Olympic Games. It was held from 25 July to 7 August 2021. All games were played at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but on 24 March 2020, the Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this pandemic, the games were played behind closed doors. The United States won their 16th overall and fourth consecutive gold medal, after defeating France in the final. Australia won the bronze with a 107–93 win over Slovenia, winning its first medal in men's basketball after a series of losses in bronze medal games. The medals for the competition were presented by IOC vice-president Anita DeFrantz and the medalists' bouqets by FIBA first vice-president Sheikh Saud Ali Al-Thani. With a FIBA World Cup Changed a format & A Champions in FIBA World Cup will no longer be automatically qualify t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Standard Time
, or , is the standard time zone in Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+09:00). Japan does not observe daylight saving time, though its introduction has been debated on several occasions. During World War II, the time zone was often referred to as Tokyo Standard Time. Japan Standard Time is equivalent to Time in South Korea, Korean Standard Time, Time in North Korea, Pyongyang Time (North Korea), Time in Indonesia, Eastern Indonesia Standard Time, Time in East Timor, East-Timorese Standard Time, Time in Palau, Palau Time, and Yakutsk Time (Russia). History Before the Meiji (era), Meiji era (1868–1912), each local region had its own time zone in which noon was when the sun was exactly at its culmination. As modern transportation methods, such as trains, were adopted, this practice became a source of confusion. For example, there is a difference of about 5 degrees longitude between Tokyo and Osaka and because of this, a train that departed from Tokyo would arrive at Osaka 20 minu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Anderson (basketball)
Steven Anderson is a professional basketball referee who worked in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for four seasons (2013–2017). He wore the uniform number 35. Anderson resides in Orlando, Florida. He is an alumnus of the University of Central Florida, from where he received a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in higher education. He has been an international basketball official for FIBA since 2011. He was selected to officiate at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and worked the third-place game. He was selected to officiate at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he was the only American to referee games for the 2016 Summer Olympics Men's basketball tournament. In 2021, Anderson was once again chosen to officiate for the 2020 Summer Olympics Men's basketball tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics The officially the and officially branded as were an international multi-sport event that was held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand Pascual
Ferdinand "Bong" Pascual (born July 30, 1970) is a Filipino basketball referee who has officiated in the FIBA World Cup and the Summer Olympics. He also served as a referee for the UNTV Cup and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Early life and education Pascual was born on July 30, 1970 is a Filipino basketball referee. He has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketball games since November 12, 2002. and spent his early years in Cabanatuan. He was sent to Baguio to complete his education where he studied at the University of Baguio. He was part of the university's basketball team, the Cardinals. He obtained a commerce degree in the University and became a nursing aide prior to becoming a full-time referee. He has also considered pursuing a career in dentistry. Refereeing career International Pascual has been officiating FIBA-sanctioned basketball games since November 12, 2002. Pascual has officiated in various international competitions including the 2014 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments – Victoria
The 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria was one of four 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. The tournament was held in Victoria, Canada. It was originally scheduled to take place from 23 to 28 June 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to 29 June to 4 July 2021. The tournament was played behind closed doors due to the pandemic. Teams Venue Squads Preliminary round ''All times are local ( UTC−7).'' Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Final round Semi-finals ---- Final Final ranking References External linksOfficial website {{DEFAULTSORT:Olympic 2020–21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments – Split
The 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Split was one of four 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. The tournament was held in Split, Croatia. It was originally scheduled to take place from 23 to 28 June 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to 29 June to 4 July 2021. Owing to doping violations, Russia is ineligible to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Had Russia won the final, it would have competed under the acronym ROC. Teams Venue Squads Preliminary round ''All times are local (UTC+2).'' Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Final round Semi-finals ---- Final Final ranking References External linksOfficial website {{DEFAULTSORT:Olympic [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments – Kaunas
The 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kaunas was one of four 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. The tournament was held in Kaunas, Lithuania. It was originally scheduled to take place from 23 to 28 June 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to 29 June to 4 July 2021. Teams Venue Squads Preliminary round ''All times are local (Eastern European Summer Time, UTC+3).'' Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Final round Semi-finals ---- Final Final ranking References External linksOfficial website {{DEFAULTSORT:Olympic 2019–20 in Lithuanian basketball International basketball competitions hosted by Lithuania Sports competitions in Kaunas Impact of the COVID-1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
