what is fiba

FIBA, or the International Basketball Federation, is the world governing body for basketball. It was founded in 1932 and brings together 212 National Basketball Federations from all over the world. FIBA defines the rules of basketball, specifies the equipment and facilities required, organizes international competitions, regulates the transfer of athletes across countries, and controls the appointment of international referees. FIBA is responsible for dictating the trends of basketball worldwide, deciding rules, organizing competitions, and popularizing the game of basketball. It is also the only authority in basketball recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). FIBA oversees all categories of women’s and men’s basketball, as well as 3x3 basketball, which was recently added to the Olympic program. Its headquarters, the House of Basketball, is situated in Mies, Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva. FIBA has five Regional Offices in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Its activities include establishing, updating, and amending the Official Basketball Rules, establishing the specifications for basketball equipment and facilities, establishing all regulations for international and Olympic competitions, including the system of competition, appointing international referees, regulating the transfer of players from one country to another, governing and overseeing the organization of basketball.