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Saudi Arabian Women Could Be Olympic-Bound for the First Time

Saudi Arabian Women Could Be Olympic-Bound for the First Time

0 / March 24, 2012 3:10 am

A groundbreaking moment could unfold this year in the 2012 London Olympics after Saudi Arabia expressed their intention to send women athletes for the first time in Olympic History. Saudi Arabia, who along with Brunei and Qatar have never sent

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Draw Done

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Draw Done

0 / February 2, 2012 2:26 pm

The composition of the four groups was already determined after the draw for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament was held in Venezuela on Wednesday night. Greece, Jordan and Puerto Rico were drawn in Group A, while Lithuania, Nigeria, and Venezuela

2012 London Olympics Basketball: Nine Teams Heading to London Next Year

2012 London Olympics Basketball: Nine Teams Heading to London Next Year

0 / October 5, 2011 4:56 pm

Continental Olympic qualifying tournaments are all over and after months of competitions, nine teams have already booked a ticket to London next year for the 2012 Olympic Men’s Basketball Competition. USA, who will be defending the title they won in

China, Iran, Korea Remain Undefeated in FIBA Asia Men’s Championship

China, Iran, Korea Remain Undefeated in FIBA Asia Men’s Championship

0 / September 20, 2011 6:03 pm

Things are getting more interesting in Asia as the powerhouse squads China, Iran, and South Korea remained undefeated heading into the final day of the second round of the 26th FIBA Asia Championship for Men in Wuhan, China. Defending champions

Australian Boomers Book Spot in 2012 London Olympics Basketball

Australian Boomers Book Spot in 2012 London Olympics Basketball

0 / September 20, 2011 5:13 pm

The Australian Boomers will compete on the biggest basketball stage once again after earning a spot in the 2012 London Olympics by dismantling New Zealand in the FIBA Oceania Championship three-game series. The Boomers, who were led by their veteran

Tunisia’s Road to Glory Ends with a Ticket to 2012 London Olympics

Tunisia’s Road to Glory Ends with a Ticket to 2012 London Olympics

0 / September 20, 2011 5:10 pm

Before the FIBA Africa Championship for Men started, Angola was the heavy favorite to win the tournament, but Tunisia spoil the party after dethroning the perennial champions. Tunisia, who finished with the bronze medal in the 2009 edition of the

London 2012 Basketball Arena Completed

London 2012 Basketball Arena Completed

0 / June 13, 2011 12:24 am

The arena where the basketball competition of the 2012 London Olympics has been completed, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced. According to the ODA, the 12,000-seater arena, which has become the fourth Olympic venue completed and will host the Standard

London 2012 Basketball Arena Shaping Up

1 / July 29, 2010 10:06 am

Excitement is underway while the Basketball Arena is shaping up. Here are pictures of the arena inside with a temporary basketball court and roof top covered. Images taken: July 27th 2010. The arena will seat 12,000 and is the largest