FIBA Executive Committee postpones both FIBA U17 Basketball World Cups 2020

After a thorough analysis and based on the recommendations from the FIBA Medical and Competitions Commissions, the Executive Committee confirmed that both FIBA U17 Basketball World Cups 2020 cannot take place this year. Options will be examined for the possibility to play the events in 2021. A FIBA U17 Skills Challenge will be organized in August 2020, with the purpose of encouraging the National Federations to bring their teams together for a training camp and allow players to enjoy a competitive activity without traveling internationally. The number of participating teams in the FIBA U17 Skills Challenge will be increased from 16 to 20, with 4 additional spots qualifying from each FIBA Region.
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