The FIBA Basketball World Cup is an international basketball competition between the senior men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the sport's global governing body. It takes place every four years and is considered the flagship event of FIBA.
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.
Vanya Voynova ; December 27, 1934 – March 9, 1993) was a Bulgarian basketball player. She has played for Slavia Sofia from 1950 to 1968, winning the European Champions' Cup in 1959 and 1963 and Bulgarian league 12 times from 1953 to 1965. With the Bulgaria women's national basketball team, she has won silver in the 1959 World Championship, bronze in the 1964 World Championship, gold in the 1958 European Championship, silver in the 1960 European Championship and 1964 European Championship and bronze in the 1954 European Championship and 1962 European Championship. She has been inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001 and FIBA Hall of Fame in 2007.
The 2003 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 2003, was the 29th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Greece and took place from September 19 to September 28, 2003. Russia won the gold medal and Czech Republic the silver medal while Spain won the bronze. Lucie Blahůšková from Czech Republic was named the tournament MVP.
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 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 1989 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1989, was the 22nd regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Bulgaria and took place from 13 June to 19 June 1989. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Czechoslovakia the silver medal while Bulgaria 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 1983 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1983, was the 19th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Hungary and took place from 11 September to 18 September 1983. 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 1978 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1978, was the 16th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Poland and took place from 20 May to 30 May 1978. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Yugoslavia the silver medal while Czechoslovakia won the bronze.
The 1976 European Women's Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1976, was the 15th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in France and took place from 20 May to 29 May 1976. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Czechoslovakia the silver medal while Bulgaria won the bronze.
The 1974 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1974, was the 14th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Italy and took place from 23 August to 3 September 1974. Soviet Union won the gold medal and Czechoslovakia the silver medal while Italy 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.
Soviet Union (19th title)
