FIBA Basketball

Day 1 Preview: Who will sparkle early as the curtain is raised in Bourges?

Preview

BOURGES (FIBA U16 Women's European Championship 2017) - An exciting start to the FIBA U16 Women's European Championship 2017 beckons as the competition tips-off with a Netherlands and Germany derby clash.

All eyes will also be on home favorites France, who will begin their campaign against Turkey. while holders Spain begin their title defense by matching-up against Lithuania.

There is also another derby match-up to close the opening day when Latvia and Belarus lock horns.

You can follow Live Updates throughout each game day, watch all of the games for free on the FIBA YouTube channel and follow #FIBAU16Europe across social media.