2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup Mexico was chosen to replace Brazil. The draw for the tournament was held on 1 February 2017 in Udine, Italy. "All times are local (UTC+2)." 2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup The 2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup (formerly FIBA U19 Women's World Championship) was hosted by Italy from 22 to 30 July 2017. Russia won their first ever title by defeating the United States 86–82 in the final. The bronze medal went to Canada who defeated Japan 67–60. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Brazil qualified for the tournament but was suspended by FIBA. A fourth team from FIBA Americas had to
1950 FIBA World Championship 1950 FIBA World Championship The 1950 FIBA World Championship, also called the 1st World Basketball Championship – 1950, was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from October 22 to November 3, 1950. Ten nations participated in the inaugural tournament. All competition was held at the Luna Park, Buenos Aires. Argentina claimed the gold medal, by beating the United States 64–50. FIBA determined the requirements to qualify for the World Championship as follows: the three best teams in the previous Summer Olympics basketball, the two best teams from South America, Europe and Asia,