Dino Meneghin is an Italian former professional basketball player. He is widely considered to be the best Italian player ever, as well as one of Europe's all-time greats. A 2.06 m tall center, Meneghin was born in Alano di Piave, Veneto. On 20 November 1966, when he was 16 years old, he played in his first game in the Italian League, with Ignis Varese. He played the last game of his career at the age of 45.
EuroBasket Women is a biennial international women's basketball competition held between the nations of FIBA Europe for women's national teams. EuroBasket Women is also used as a qualifying tournament for the FIBA Women's World Cup and also the Olympic Games.
Giancarlo Primo was an Italian professional basketball player and coach. He was a coach of the FIBA European Selection team in 1974, 1975, and 1976. In 2001, he was awarded the FIBA Order of Merit. In 2007, he was enshrined into the FIBA Hall of Fame, and in 2008, he was inducted into the Italian Basketball Hall of Fame.
The 1938 European Women Basketball Championship was the 1st regional championship held by FIBA Europe for women. The competition was held in Rome, Italy and took place from October 12 to October 16, 1938. Italy won the gold medal and Lithuania the silver medal while Poland won the bronze.
Jiří Zedníček is a former Czech professional basketball player. He was voted to the Czechoslovakian 20th Century Team.
The 1997 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1997, was the 26th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Hungary and took place from 6 June to 15 June 1997. Lithuania won the gold medal and Slovakia the silver medal while Germany won the bronze.
The 1995 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1995, was the 25th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Czech Republic and took place from 8 June to 18 June 1995. Ukraine won the gold medal and Italy the silver medal while Russia won the bronze.
The 1993 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1993, was the 24th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Italy and took place from 8 June to 13 June 1993. Spain won the gold medal and France the silver medal while Slovakia won the bronze.
The 1991 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1991, was the 23rd regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Israel and took place from 12 June to 17 June 1991. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Yugoslavia the silver medal while Hungary won the bronze.
The 1987 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1987, was the 21st regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Spain and took place from 4 September to 11 September 1987. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Yugoslavia the silver medal while Hungary won the bronze.
The 1985 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1985, was the 20th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Italy and took place from 8 September to 15 September 1985. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Bulgaria the silver medal while Hungary won the bronze.
The 1981 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1981, was the 18th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Italy and took place from 13 September to 20 September 1981. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Poland the silver medal while Czechoslovakia won the bronze.
The 1980 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1980, was the 17th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Yugoslavia and took place from 19 September to 28 September 1980. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Poland the silver medal while Yugoslavia won the bronze.
The 1972 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1972, was the 13th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Bulgaria. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Bulgaria the silver medal while Czechoslovakia won the bronze.
The 1970 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1970, was the 12th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in the Netherlands. Soviet Union won the gold medal and France the silver medal while Yugoslavia won the bronze.
The 1968 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1968, was the 11th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Italy. Soviet Union easily won the gold medal and Yugoslavia the silver medal while Poland won the bronze.
The 1966 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1966, was the 10th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Romania. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Czechoslovakia the silver medal while East Germany won the bronze.
The 1964 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1964, was the 9th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Hungary. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Bulgaria the silver medal while Czechoslovakia won the bronze.
The Italy men's national under-18 and under-19 basketball team is the national representative for Italy in international under-18 and under-19 basketball tournaments. They are administered by the Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro.
Jacky Chazalon is a retired French FIBA basketball player. Chazalon played for the France women's national basketball team from 1963 to 1976 and won silver at the EuroBasket Women 1970 Championship. During her time in FIBA, she played in the 1971 FIBA World Championship for Women and the 1976 Pre-Olympic Basketball Tournament for Women. Chazalon was named France's Women Basketball Player of the Century in 2000. She was awarded the Glory of Sport in 2003 and inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2007.
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