"There has never been a Basketball World Cup in France. Quite a few things are falling into place . . . We're coming off the back of the Olympic Games, which were euphoric; basketball ticket sales accounted for 10 percent of total Olympic ticket sales, with 1.1 million spectators - that's phenomenal."
"Basketball has a long history in France, being a popular sport since the 1900s with dozens of teams in smaller towns. These days, it's the second most popular team sport in France, according to French Federation of Basketball, with over 2.5 million casual and registered players nationwide."
"France now counts at least 4,000 local clubs, 14 million fans, and claims the title of country outside of North America with the most players in the NBA."
France has been selected to host the 2031 men's Basketball World Cup, the first time the country will hold this tournament. The event will take place in Paris, Lille, and Lyon from August 29 to September 14, 2031, with the final in Paris. Japan will host the women's world cup in 2030. Basketball is a popular sport in France, with over 2.5 million players and 4,000 local clubs. The country has a strong basketball culture, producing many players who move to the NBA.
Read at The Local France
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