FIBA Euro Basket 2011
FIBA EuroBasket 2011 was the 37th men's European Basketball Championship, held by FIBA Europe. The competition was hosted by Lithuania. This was the second time EuroBasket had been held in Lithuania, the country having also hosted the 1939 championship. FIBA Europe asserted that Lithuania managed to organize the best European championship in its history. The top two teams are guaranteed spots at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
FIBA EuroBasket 2011 was the largest sporting event in the history of the Baltic States both in terms of the number of national teams (24), matches (90) and that of spectators (158 000 tickets sold with most tickets valid for 3 separate matches.)
Spain won the title for the second consecutive tournament after defeating France 98–85 in the final.
Read more about FIBA Euro Basket 2011: Venues and Attendances, Teams, Squads, Group Draw and Championship System, Logo, Official Song and Mascot of The Championship, Special Events, Final Ranking, FIBA Broadcasting Rights, Financial Details, Preliminary Round, Knockout Stage, All-Tournament Team
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