Raimundo Saporta Madrid Baloncesto, from 1962 to 1978, and from 1985 to 1991. He also held numerous positions with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), including President of the Commission for International Organization (1960–onwards), President of the Commission for International Competitions (1990–1997), and Vice-President (1995–1997). Raimundo Saporta Raimundo Saporta Namías (December 16, 1926 in Istanbul, Turkey – February 2, 1997 in Madrid, Spain) was a Spanish professional club basketball administrator. After his death, FIBA and Real Madrid renamed both the European-wide second-tier level FIBA EuroCup, and the Pabellón Ciudad Deportiva arena, after him, in his honor. In 1997, he was awarded the FIBA
Sport in Samoa team. Sarai Bareman, who represented Samoa, was named Chief Women's Football Officer of FIFA in 2016. Netball is one of the most popular sports for girls in Samoa, usually played during the winter. In recent years, the sport has become more popular for men to play on island. Samoa's national team has qualified for every INF Netball World Cup since 1991. The team also competes at every Pacific Games where they have won silver and bronze medals. Cricket is a minor sport in Samoa. The Samoan national cricket team became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council in 2000.