Nationality Swiss Name Patrick Baumann | Role Basketball | |
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Born 5 August 1967
Basel, Switzerland ( 1967-08-05 ) | ||
2017 2019 fiba basketball world cup explained by patrick baumann
Patrick Baumann (born 5 August 1967 ) is a Swiss basketball executive and former player and coach. He is the President of Global Association of International Sports Federations and Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Contents
- 2017 2019 fiba basketball world cup explained by patrick baumann
- Fiba secretary general patrick baumann talks about 2014 fiba basketball world cup and other issues
- Background
- FIBA
- Education
- References
Fiba secretary general patrick baumann talks about 2014 fiba basketball world cup and other issues
Background
Baumann has been involved in many aspects of the basketball world. He played basketball while in Italy and also served as a referee. In Switzerland, he trained referees, coached a basketball team, ran clinics and organize tournaments.
FIBA
He joined FIBA in 1994, and became the Deputy Secretary General in 1995. He was elevated to the position of Secretary General in 2002, with his term officially starting in 2003.
While Secretary General of FIBA, Baumann has supported the growth of 3x3 basketball. This format was used at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games and will be used in the under 18 will championships in 2015 Israel.