FIBA Photo Contest finalists revealed
MIES (Switzerland) – Over 1100 photos from 743 photographers were sent in to the 5th FIBA Photo contest between February and June and the 50 finalists have been revealed.
This year's theme 'Urban Culture and Basketball' inspired photographers and amateurs alike. The photos showcase, athletes, players, referees, fans, coaches, playgrounds… showing the rich diversity of basketball and its culture.
Photos were sent in from a record number of 96 countries, a testament to the universality of our sport and its global reach.
The photo contest is run by the FIBA Foundation who preserves and promotes basketball’s values and cultural heritage.
8 Jury members have selected the finalists for the contest. Find the gallery with the 50 finalists here.
The winners of the contest will be announced on 17 September.
About Basketball Cultural Heritage
FIBA’s cultural heritage is the heart of the FIBA Foundation’s cultural and historical activities. It is one of the driving forces behind the promotion and dissemination of FIBA’s values. We preserve, research, promote and educate on the sport by managing and growing the FIBA collections, supporting National Federations to preserve their history, raising the profile of the FIBA Hall of Fame, and increasing and sharing the legacy of basketball.
