The Cyprus Basketball Federation (CBF) (Greek: Κυπριακή Ομοσπονδία Καλαθοοσφαίρισης (ΚΟΚ)) is the governing body for basketball on the island of Cyprus and is a division of the Cyprus Sport Organisation (ΚΟΑ-Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Αθλητισμού). It was established in 1966 and became a full member of FIBA in 1974.
Cyprus has a total population of around 800,000 most of whom follow the sport of basketball. In terms of popularity and spectator following, basketball only comes second to football.
The history of basketball in Cyprus can be roughly categorized into 3 periods (1966 to 1974, 1974 to 1988 and 1988 to today). Up to and including 1974 the most successful teams on the island were Digenis Morphou and PAEEK. As a direct result of the Turkish invasion both teams were expelled from their home towns; an event which had obvious catastrophic consequences.
The immediate aftermath of the invasion was a period of economic suffering for all aspects of society including sport and basketball itself. Investment in sport development, infrastructure and foreign expertise (players and coaches) became of secondary importance. However, the triumph of Greece in the Eurobasket 1987 tournament sparked a renewed interest in the sport which brought in young players and the beginnings of a much needed investment. Foreign players soon followed and new arenas were constructed to cover the thousands of fans flocking to the top division games.
Until the early 80's most games were held on open courts with a tarmac floor and a wooden backboard. But by the end of the decade KOA (Cyprus Sports Authority) had invested in several modern indoor arenas. Stadiums were erected in every city and venues such as the Eleftheria" in Nicosia, “Kition” in Larnaca, AEL arena and Apollon stadium in Limassol now meet modern international standards where European competition matches are regularly held.
Except of the men's championship there is also a teenager's league (U-20). The teams that take part in the men's league also take part in the U-20 league. There is also women's championship with 6 teams, U-16 boys and girl's championship. Most of the teams also have basketball academies were young children go and learn the game.
Basketball in Cyprus is an expanding sport. More and more people are coming close to the game and the interest form the press and fans is going rapidly. Basketball in Cyprus will be become more welcoming when the country will host the EuroBasket 2025.
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External links
Official website (in Greek)
Cyprus at FIBA site
• Basketball News Website in Cyprus - rebound.com.cy
May 04, 2023
cyprus, basketball, federation, greek, Κυπριακή, Ομοσπονδία, Καλαθοοσφαίρισης, ΚΟΚ, governing, body, basketball, island, cyprus, division, cyprus, sport, organisation, ΚΟΑ, Κυπριακός, Οργανισμός, Αθλητισμού, established, 1966, became, full, member, fiba, 1974,. The Cyprus Basketball Federation CBF Greek Kypriakh Omospondia Kala8oosfairishs KOK is the governing body for basketball on the island of Cyprus and is a division of the Cyprus Sport Organisation KOA Kypriakos Organismos A8lhtismoy It was established in 1966 and became a full member of FIBA in 1974 Cyprus Basketball FederationSportBasketballJurisdictionCyprusAbbreviationCBFFounded1966 1966 AffiliationFIBARegional affiliationFIBA EuropeHeadquartersNikosiaPresidentAndreas MouzouridesOfficial websitewww wbr cbf wbr basketballIt is responsible for representing Cyprus on the international stage and for running the national teams that represent Cyprus at all levels Currently it runs Three national men s leagues OPAP Basket League Division B1 Division B2The yearly Cypriot Basketball Cup that employs a knockout format The yearly Cypriot Super Cup Champion vs Cup Winner match One national Women s LeagueContents 1 History of Basketball in Cyprus 2 National team 3 Leagues 3 1 Cyprus Basketball Division A 4 Cups 4 1 Cypriot Basketball Cup 4 2 Cypriot Basketball Super Cup 5 References 6 External linksHistory of Basketball in Cyprus EditCyprus has a total population of around 800 000 most of whom follow the sport of basketball In terms of popularity and spectator following basketball only comes second to football The history of basketball in Cyprus can be roughly categorized into 3 periods 1966 to 1974 1974 to 1988 and 1988 to today Up to and including 1974 the most successful teams on the island were Digenis Morphou and PAEEK As a direct result of the Turkish invasion both teams were expelled from their home towns an event which had obvious catastrophic consequences The immediate aftermath of the invasion was a period of economic suffering for all aspects of society including sport and basketball itself Investment in sport development infrastructure and foreign expertise players and coaches became of secondary importance However the triumph of Greece in the Eurobasket 1987 tournament sparked a renewed interest in the sport which brought in young players and the beginnings of a much needed investment Foreign players soon followed and new arenas were constructed to cover the thousands of fans flocking to the top division games Until the early 80 s most games were held on open courts with a tarmac floor and a wooden backboard But by the end of the decade KOA Cyprus Sports Authority had invested in several modern indoor arenas Stadiums were erected in every city and venues such as the Eleftheria in Nicosia Kition in Larnaca AEL arena and Apollon stadium in Limassol now meet modern international standards where European competition matches are regularly held Except of the men s championship there is also a teenager s league U 20 The teams that take part in the men s league also take part in the U 20 league There is also women s championship with 6 teams U 16 boys and girl s championship Most of the teams also have basketball academies were young children go and learn the game Basketball in Cyprus is an expanding sport More and more people are coming close to the game and the interest form the press and fans is going rapidly Basketball in Cyprus will be become more welcoming when the country will host the EuroBasket 2025 National team EditMain article Cyprus national basketball teamLeagues EditCyprus Basketball Division A Edit Main article Cyprus Basketball Division A Ten teams have won the league so far 1 AEL 13 APOEL 11 Achilleas 5 Keravnos 5 Pezoporikos 4 Digenis 3 PAEEK 3 ENAD 2 ETHA 2 AEK 4 Cups EditCypriot Basketball Cup Edit Main article Cypriot Basketball Cup Eight teams have won the cup so far 1 APOEL 11 AEL 9 Keravnos 9 Achilleas 7 Pezoporikos 5 ETHA 2 Apollon 2 ENAD 1 AEKCypriot Basketball Super Cup Edit Main article Cypriot Basketball Super Cup Nine teams have won the super cup so far 1 APOEL 9 AEL 8 Achilleas 4 Keravnos 3 AEK 1 ETHA 1 Apollon 1 Pezoporikos 1 ENAD 1 References Edit a b c ISTORIKO APOTELESMATWN basketball org cy Retrieved 21 September 2015 External links EditOfficial website in Greek Cyprus at FIBA site Basketball News Website in Cyprus rebound com cy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cyprus Basketball Federation amp oldid 1149078560, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
