Chinese bid for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Main article: 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Chinese bid | |
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for the 2019 FIBA World Cup | |
Bid Details | |
Bidding nation | China |
Bidding federation | Chinese Basketball Association |
Proposed venues | 8 (in 8 cities) |
Bidding decision |
7 August 2015 in Tokyo, Japan |
Bid result | |
Won |
The Chinese Basketball Association (not to be confused with the basketball league of the same English-language name) is bidding for the right to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. On 16 March 2015, the bid became a formal candidate together with the Philippines, as FIBA decided that the 2019 World Cup will be played in Asia.[1] China officially won the bid against the Philippines on 7 August 2015.
Timeline
Date | Notes |
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30 August-15 September 2014 | Observers Programme at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain |
11 December 2014 | FIBA announced the 6 shortlisted nations. |
15–16 December 2014 | Workshop in Geneva, Switzerland |
March 2015 | On-site Inspection of Probable Venues in China.[2][3] |
16 March 2015 | China's Bid was listed as a Candidate together with the Philippines.[4] |
April 2015 | Submission of Final Candidature Files [5] |
7 August 2015 | FIBA announced that China will be hosting the 2019 World Cup[6] |
Details
A number of sites were proposed as venues for the Basketball World Cup.
FIBA underlined some requirements for the venues to be used:[7]
- There should be at least a minimum of 4-5 venues, 2 venues for the Knock-out Stage
- A press center 150 pax for the Group Stage and 300 pax for the Final Round, 2 square meters per person
Venues
There are eight venues proposed by the Chinese bid committee:[8]
Mainland China | Beijing | Dongguan | Guangzhou | Foshan |
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MasterCard Center Capacity: 18,000 |
Dongguan Basketball Center Capacity: 16,000 |
Guangzhou International Sports Arena Capacity: 18,000 |
Foshan Metro Sports Arena Capacity:14,700 (new venue) | |
Guangdong | Nanjing | Shenzhen | Suzhou[note 1] | Wuhan |
Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium Capacity: 20,000 (new venue) |
Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center Gymnasium Capacity: 18,000 |
Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center Capacity: 13,000 (new venue) |
Wuhan Gymnasium Capacity: 13,000 | |
Notes
References
- ↑ "Executive Committee confirms 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be played in Asia". FIBA.com. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
- ↑ "Philippines to make bid to host 2019 FIBA World Cup, says MVP". Interaksyon.com. Manila: InterAksyon. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ↑ "School News: Students from SFLSN made a contribution to the bid for 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cu". Nanshan, Shenzhen: Nanshan Education. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ "Executive Committee confirms 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be played in Asia". fiba.com. Mies: FIBA. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ↑ "Philippines to make bid to host 2019 FIBA World Cup, says MVP". Interaksyon.com. Manila: InterAksyon. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ↑ Norman, Riego (13 December 2014). "SBP delegation to strengthen FIBA 2019 bid after PH makes shortlist". Norman Riego. Manila: ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "SBP close to P5-million in spending for 2019 FIBA World Cup bid, hopes to be on November shortlist". Interaksyon.com. Manila: InterAksyon. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ↑ "8 Chinese Cities Bidding for the 2019 Men's Basketball World Cup". CRIENGLISH.com. Manila: CRIENGLISH.com. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Henson, Joaquin (22 March 2016). "MVP mulls bidding for 2023 World Cup". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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