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Latvia Women's National Under-19 Basketball Team
The Latvia women's national under-18 and under-19 basketball team is a national basketball team of Latvia, administered by the Latvian Basketball Association. eurobasket.com It represents the country in women's international under-18 and under-19 basketball competitions. participations participation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvian Basketball Association
The Latvian Basketball Association (Latvian language, Latvian: ''Latvijas Basketbola Savienība''), also known as LBS, is the national governing body of basketball in Latvia. It was founded in 1923 and was one of the FIBA Europe co-founders, but due to the Occupation of the Baltic states, Soviet and Nazi occupations, the federation disappeared from FIBA from 1940 to 1991. Its headquarters are located in Riga. Tournaments organized Latvian Basketball Association is recognized as one of the best international tournament organizers for FIBA. Latvia has organized EuroBasket 1937, EuroBasket Women 2009, EuroBasket 2015, EuroBasket Women 2019 and will organize EuroBasket 2025. Also, Latvia has been a host for 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup and a number of other youth competitions in all age groups. In June 2019, Latvian Basketball Association, in cooperation with NBA and FIBA hosted Basketball Without Borders Europe Camp in Riga. Local t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship
The 2016 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship was an international basketball competition held in Sopron, Hungary, from 23 to 31 July 2016. It was the 33rd edition of the championship, and the FIBA Europe qualifying tournament for the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup. 16 national teams from across Europe, composed of women aged 18 and under, competed in the tournament. Venues * Novomatic Aréna I, Sopron * Novomatic Aréna II, Sopron Participating teams * (hosts) * * * * * * * (Runners-up, 2015 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for Women Division B) * * * * * (Winners, 2015 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for Women Division B) * * * (Third place, 2015 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship for Women Division B) First round The first-round groups draw took place on 22 January 2016 in Munich, Germany. All times are local – Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). Group A Group B Group C Group D Knockout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Teams In Latvia
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 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball In Latvia
Sport in Latvia includes basketball, Association football, football, ice hockey, Sport of athletics, athletics (track), Rugby union, rugby, tennis, cycle sport, cycling, and others. Ice hockey is historically the most popular of the Latvian sports and is closely followed by basketball. Some of Latvia’s most notable athletes include hockey player Sandis Ozoliņš, football player Māris Verpakovskis, olympic javelin thrower Jānis Lūsis, two-time Olympic BMX champion Maris Strombergs, and basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis. The national sport of Latvia is ice hockey. Ice hockey Ice hockey is second most popular sport after basketball in Latvia. Its professional league is the Latvian Hockey Higher League, held since 1931. In Latvia there are also several amateur hockey leagues. Ice hockey has been played in Latvia since the 1920s. Latvia is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (International Ice Hockey Federation, IIHF), its national team has participated in s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvia Men's National Under-19 Basketball Team
The Latvia national under-18 and under-19 basketball team ( lv, Nacionālā basketbola komanda zēniem līdz 18 un jaunākiem par 19 gadiem) is the national representative for Latvia in international under-18 and under-19 basketball competitions. They are organized by the Latvian Basketball Association. The team competes at the FIBA U18 European Championship, with the opportunity to qualify for the FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Championships record FIBA U18 European Championship FIBA Under-19 World Cup See also * Latvia national basketball team *Latvia national under-20 basketball team The Latvia men's national under-20 basketball team ( lv, Latvijas jaunatnes basketbola izlase līdz 20 gadu vecumam) is the national representative for Latvia in international under-20 basketball competitions. They are organized and run by the Lat ... * Latvia national under-17 basketball team References External linksOfficial websiteFIBA profile {{National sports teams of Latvia Men's n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvia Women's National Under-17 Basketball Team
The Latvia women's national under-16 and under-17 basketball team is a national basketball team of Latvia and is governed by the Latvian Basketball Association. eurobasket.com It represents the country in international under-16 and under-17 women's basketball competitions. participations U17 World Cup record See also * |
Latvia Women's National Basketball Team
The Latvia women's national basketball team is the national women's basketball team representing Latvia. It is administrated by the Latvian Basketball Association. It has participated in EuroBasket Women three times and once in the Olympic Games. History Golden age of Latvia women's national basketball team was from 2007 to 2009, when head coach was Ainars Zvirgzdiņš. In EuroBasket 2007 Latvia first time in history reached semi-final. In third place game they lost to Belarus. This result allowed to get in 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which had overpowered in next summer in Madrid, and Latvia took part of 2008 Summer Olympics. EuroBasket 2009 was held in Latvia. In this tournament Latvia reached quarterfinal, where they lost to Russia in overtime with 64–69. They also lost to Italy in classification rounds. Latvia got seventh place in this tournament. After this tournament head coach Ainars Zvirgzdiņš and several players left national team. In EuroBasket 2011 head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup
The 2019 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup (Thai: บาสเกตบอลหญิงชิงแชมป์โลกรุ่นอายุไม่เกิน 19 ปี 2019) (formerly FIBA U19 Women's World Championship) was a tournament organised by FIBA for women's youth national teams aged 19 years old and below and took place in Bangkok, Thailand from 20 to 28 July 2019. Colombia, Germany and Mozambique made their U-19 Women's Basketball World Cup debut. The United States won their eighth title after defeating Australia in the final in the overtime. Venue Qualified teams Squads Draw The draw for the tournament was held on 20 March 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Seedings The seedings were announced on 19 March 2019. The following restrictions apply: * One group will have two European teams, while another will have two Asian teams; * Japan and Australia drawn in the groups with the USA and Germany; * Colombia not drawn in the same group as the USA, Arg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup
The 2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup ( it, Campionato mondiale di basket femminile Under 19 FIBA 2017) was hosted by Italy from 22 to 30 July 2017. Russia won their first title (or third if the Soviet Union is included) by defeating the United States 86–82 in the final. The bronze medal went to Canada who defeated Japan 67–60. Venues Qualified teams * Brazil qualified for the tournament but was suspended by FIBA. A fourth team from FIBA Americas had to be named to take Brazil's place. The draw took place with the fourth FIBA Americas team's identity yet to be named. On 12 May 2017, Mexico was chosen to replace Brazil. Squads Preliminary round The draw for the tournament was held on 1 February 2017 in Udine, Italy. ''All times are local (UTC+2).'' Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- Group D ---- ---- Knockout stage Bracket ;5–8th place bracket ;9–16th place bracket ;13–16th place bracke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket
The 2024 FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket was the 39th edition of the European basketball championship for women's national under-18 teams. The tournament was played in Matosinhos, Portugal, from 3 to 11 August 2024. This is also the FIBA Europe's qualifying tournament for the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Czechia. Top five teams will join the automatically qualified hosts Czechia. Participating teams * * (Winners, 2023 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * (Runners-up, 2023 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * * * * * * First round The draw of the first round was held on 6 February 2024 in Freising, Germany. In the first round, the teams were drawn into four groups of four. All teams advance to the playoffs. ''All times are local (Western European Summer Time – UTC+1).'' Group A Group B Group C Group D Playoff brackets Main bracket 5th place bracket 9th place bracket 13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship
The 2023 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship was the 38th edition of the European basketball championship for women's national under-18 teams. It was played from 1 to 9 July 2023 in Konya, Turkey. Slovenia won the tournament and became the European champions for the first time after beating France 63–61 in the final. Participating teams * * * * * * * * * * * * (Runners-up, 2022 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * (Third place, 2022 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * (Winners, 2022 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * * First round The draw of the first round was held on 14 February 2023 in Freising, Germany. In the first round, the teams were drawn into four groups of four. All teams advance to the playoffs. All times are local ( Turkey Time – UTC+3). Group A Group B Group C Group D Playoff brackets Main bracket 5th place bracket 9th place bracket 13th place bracket Playoff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship
The 2022 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship was the 37th edition of the Women's European basketball championship for national under-18 teams. It was played from 6 to 14 August 2022 in Heraklion, Greece. Lithuania women's national under-18 basketball team won the tournament and became the European champions for the second time. Venues Participating teams After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, both Russia and Belarus were expelled from the competition. They were replaced by Bosnia and Herzegovina, 14th in the 2019 Division A tournament and Sweden, 4th in the 2019 Division B tournament. * * * * * (Winners, 2019 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * * * (Runners-up, 2019 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * * (Fourth place, 2019 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) * (Third place, 2019 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B) First round The draw of the first round was held on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
