Paraguayan Basketball Federation
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The Paraguayan Basketball Federation (in Spanish
: Confederación Paraguaya de Básquetbol) is the governing body of basketball
in Paraguay
.
In 1936 no governing body of basketball existed in Paraguay, so basketball was part of the Paraguayan Sports Association until 1947, year in which the Paraguayan Basketball Federation was founded. That same year, it joined the International Basketball Federation
(FIBA).
The PBF organizes both the National League (for teams outside of Asunción
) and the Metropolitan League
(only for teams from Asunción), and runs the Paraguay national basketball team
.
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
: Confederación Paraguaya de Básquetbol) is the governing body of basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
in Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
.
In 1936 no governing body of basketball existed in Paraguay, so basketball was part of the Paraguayan Sports Association until 1947, year in which the Paraguayan Basketball Federation was founded. That same year, it joined the International Basketball Federation
International Basketball Federation
The International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA , from its French name Fédération Internationale de Basketball, is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball...
(FIBA).
The PBF organizes both the National League (for teams outside of Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
) and the Metropolitan League
Paraguayan Metropolitan Basketball League
The Paraguayan Metropolitan Basketball League is the most important basketball league from Paraguay. As of 2006, 11 teams are participating in the league. The yearly winners of this league are considered the Paraguayan basketball champions despite the fact that only teams from Asunción compete...
(only for teams from Asunción), and runs the Paraguay national basketball team
Paraguay national basketball team
The Paraguay national basketball team is the team governed by the Paraguayan Basketball Federation that represents Paraguay in the men's international basketball competitions organized by the International Basketball Federation and the International Olympic Committee .The best achievements by the...
.