INTERNATIONAL

MEDIA
KIT

All you need to know
to attend the best
Basketball World Cup
ever!

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2KEY EVENT INFO���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Qualified teams�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
GAME SCHEDULE���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
THE GROUPS���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
MEDIA ACCREDITATION��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
how to apply������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11
MEDIA ACCREDITATION INFORMATION��������������������������������������������������������������12
MOBILE APP��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
ACCREDITED MEDIA WHATSAPP GROUPS���������������������������������������������������������15
REPORTS WEBSITE & OPTA FACTS������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
MEDIA RULES���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
PRACTICE SESSIONS MEDIA RULES������������������������������������������������������������������ 18
MEDIA WORKING ROOM ACCESS������������������������������������������������������������������������ 19
ACCESS TO MEDIA TRIBUNE AND PHOTOGRAPHERS POSITIONS���������������� 19
DRESS CODE FOR MEDIA������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19
ACCREDITED MEDIA TRANSPORTATION�����������������������������������������������������������20
PHOTO BRIEF INFORMATION FOR ACCREDITED PHOTOGRAPHERS�������������20
Photos for media��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20
TEAM INTRODUCTION PRESS CONFERENCES���������������������������������������������������21
MEDIA LOGO USAGE GUIDELINES���������������������������������������������������������������������� 22"MEET THE REFS"������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24
THE PHILIPPINES�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26
KEY INFORMATION����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28
VISA INFORMATION���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30
EQUIPMENT AND FREQUENCY REGISTRATION������������������������������������������ 32
MEDIA HOTEL�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������36
ACCREDITATION CENTER LOCATION AND OPENING TIMES�������������������� 40
MEDIA PARKING���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������42
MEDIA OFFICERS CONTACTS / HOST����������������������������������������������������������43
TICKETS FOR MEDIA �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������44
JAPAN�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������46
KEY INFORMATION����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48
VISA INFORMATION���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������50
Equipment Entry Procedure�����������������������������������������������������������������51
WIRELESS DEVICES & FREQUENCY DEVICES ��������������������������������������������� 52
MEDIA HOTEL�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54
ACCREDITATION CENTER LOCATION AND OPENING TIMES���������������������56
MEDIA PARKING��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 57
MEDIA OFFICERS CONTACTS / HOST���������������������������������������������������������� 57
TICKETS FOR MEDIA �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������58
INDONESIA����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60
KEY INFORMATION���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 72
VISA INFORMATION���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������64
Entry Equipment Procedure��������������������������������������������������������������� 68
EQUIPMENT FREQUENCY REGISTRATION������������������������������������������������� 69
MEDIA HOTEL�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������70
ACCREDITATION CENTER LOCATION AND OPENING TIMES��������������������� 72
MEDIA OFFICERS CONTACTS / HOST���������������������������������������������������������� 73
TICKETS FOR MEDIA ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 74
FINAL PHASE ACTIVITIES����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 76
TEAMS MEDIA OFFICERS������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 77

GROUP PHASE:

KEY
EVENT INFO

philippines

Philippine Arena(OPENING GAMES)

philippines

ARANETA COLISEUM

philippines

MALL OF ASIA

indonesia

indonesia arenajapan

okinawa arena

THE EVENTThe eyes of the sports world will be on
the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia thisAugust when 32 teams go for glory at the
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
FIBA’s flagship men’s competition, the FIBA
Basketball World Cup, was first played in1950 in Argentina. This will be the 19thedition of international basketball’s premiercompetition.
The world’s best players from basketball’s
p ower hous e na t ions acros s A f r ic a ,Americas, Asia & Oceania and Europe willtrade blows over 92 games in Manila’s

Philippine Arena, Araneta Coliseum andMall of Asia Arena in the Philippines, theOkinawa Arena in Japan and Indonesia
Arena in Jakarta from Friday, 25 August to
Sunday,10 September 2023.
While this is the first time FIBA Basketball
World Cup games will be played inIndonesia, the Philippines and Japan
have staged the competition before. The
Philippines hosted the FIBA Basketball
World Cup 1978 In Manila, and Japan
organized the spectacular tournament in2006 in Hamamatsu, Hiroshima, Sapporo,
Sendai and Saitama.

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FINAL PHASE:
philippines

Event:

Mall of asia

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Dates:

Friday, 25 August 2023 - Sunday, 10 September 2023

92

games in total

64

group phase games

20

classification games

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Number of games:

8

final phase games

BACK TO CONTENTGAMEGAMESCHEDULESCHEDULEQUALIFIED TEAMSManilaangolaaustralia

brazilcanadacape verde

china

Manilagermany

dominican
republic

greece

egypt

iran

finlanditaly

francejapan

GROUP AGROUP cGROUP eGROUP gANGolaDOMinican rep.
PHIlippines
ITAly

USA
JORdanGREeceNew zealand

GERmany
FINland
AUStralia
Japan

IRan
spain
Cote d’ivoire
BRAzilANG - ITA

DOM - PHI

16:00 (08:00 GMT)

20:00 (12:00 GMT)

georgia

jordanJAKARTA

mall of asia arena

ITA - DOM

PHI - ANG

16:00 (08:00 GMT)

20:00 (12:00 GMT)

ANG - DOM

PHI - ITA

16:00 (08:00 GMT)

20:00 (12:00 GMT)

OKINAWA ARENA

indonesia ARENA

GROUP PHASE - 1ST ROUND

opening day @ Philippine arena

cote d'ivoire

OKINAWA

Araneta coliseum

FRI 25 AUG
JOR - GRE

USA - NZL

16:45 (08:45 GMT)

20:40 (12:40 GMT)NZL - JOR

GRE - USA
20:40 (12:40 GMT)

GRE - NZL

16:40 (08:40 GMT)

20:40 (12:40 GMT)

2nd ROUND

CLASSIFICATION 17-32

21:10 (12:10 GMT)

AUS - GER

JPN - FIN

17:30 (08:30 GMT)

21:10 (12:10 GMT)

MON 28 AUG
TUE 29 AUG

USA - JOR

GER - JPN

SAT 26 AUG
SUN 27 AUG

16:45 (08:45 GMT)

FIN - AUS
17:00 (08:00 GMT)

GER - FIN

AUS - JPN

16:30 (07:30 GMT)

20:10 (11:10 GMT)WED 30 AUG

IRI - BRA

ESP - CIV

16:45 (09:45 GMT)

20:30 (13:30 GMT)

CIV - IRI

BRA - ESP

16:45 (09:45 GMT)

20:30 (13:30 GMT)

CIV - BRA

IRI - ESP

16:45 (09:45 GMT)

20:30 (13:30 GMT)

CLASSIFICATION 17-32

GROUP PHASE - 2nd ROUND AND CLASSIFICATION 17-32
2nd ROUND

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latviaphilippines

lebanonpuerto ricolithuania

serbiamexicoslovenia

montenegro

south sudan

new zeland

spain

CLASSIFICATION 17-32

GROUP i

GROUP mGROUP jGROUP n

1a
2a
1b
2b

3a
4a
3b
4b

1c
2c
1d
2d

3c
4c
3d
4d

GMT TIMINGS:
MANILA GMT+8
OKINAWA GMT+9
JAKARTA GMT+7

3a - 4b3b - 4a3c - 4d

3d - 4c

16:00 OR 20:00

16:00 OR 20:00

16:45 OR 20:30

16:45 OR 20:30

CLASSIFICATION 17-32

FRI 1 SEP

1a - 2b

1b - 2a1c - 2d

1d - 2c

16:00 OR 20:00

16:00 OR 20:00

16:40 OR 20:40

16:40 OR 20:40

THU 31 AUG

2ND ROUND

4a - 4b3a - 3b4c - 4d

3c - 3d

16:00 OR 20:00

16:00 OR 20:00

16:45 OR 20:30

16:45 OR 20:30

CLASSIFICATION 17-32

SUN 3 SEP

2a - 2b

1a - 1b2c - 2d

1c - 1d

16:00 OR 20:00

16:00 OR 20:00

16:40 OR 20:40

16:40 OR 20:40

NO GAMESusa

THE DAILY ORDER OF GAMESFOR EACH VENUE WILL BE
DETERMINED AT THE END OF THE
GROUP PHASE - 1st ROUND

SAT 2 SEP

2ND ROUND

2nd ROUND

CLASSIFICATION 17-32

2nd ROUNDGROUP KGROUP OGROUP LGROUP P

1E
2E
1F
2F

3e
4e
3f
4f

1G
2G
1H
2H

3G
4G
3H
4H

3E - 4F

3F - 4E

3G - 4H

3H - 4G

16:30 OR 20:10

16:30 OR 20:10

16:45 OR 20:30

16:45 OR 20:30

1E - 2F

1F - 2E

1G - 2H

1H - 2G

17:30 OR 21:10

17:30 OR 21:10

16:45 OR 20:30

16:45 OR 20:30

4E - 4F

3E - 3F

4G - 4H

3G - 3H

16:30 OR 20:10

16:30 OR 20:10

16:45 OR 20:30

16:45 OR 20:30

2E - 2F

1E - 1F

2G - 2H

1G - 1H

16:30 OR 20:10

16:30 OR 20:10

16:45 OR 20:30

16:45 OR 20:30

MON 4 SEP

7NO GAMES

Manila mall of asia ARENA

venezuela

FINAL PHASETHE DAILY ORDER OF GAMES WILL BE DETERMINED AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS RESPECTIVE ROUNDINTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITQUARTER-FINAL
CLASSIFICATION 5-8
SEMI-FINAL
CLASSIFICATION 7-8
3 RD PLACE GAME

16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:40 (12:40 GMT)

1k - 2l (game 83)
16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:30 (12:30 GMT)

l 81 - l 83

(game 85)

16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:30 (12:30 GMT)

w 81 - w 83

(game 87)

16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:40 (12:40 GMT)

l 85 - l 86

(game 89)

16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:30 (12:30 GMT)

l 87 - l 88

(game 91)

16:30 (08:30 GMT)

TUE 5 SEP
wed 6 SEPThu 7 SEP
fri 8 SEP
sat 9 SEP
sun 10 SEP

1J - 2I (game 82)
16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:40 (12:40 GMT)

1L - 2K (game 84)
16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:30 (12:30 GMT)

l 82 - l 84

(game 86)

16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:30 (12:30 GMT)

w 82 - w 84

(game 88)

16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:40 (12:40 GMT)

w 85 - w 86

(game 90)

16:45 (08:45 GMT) OR 20:30 (12:30 GMT)

w 87 - w 88

(game 92)

20:40 (12:40 GMT)QUARTER-FINALQUARTER-FINAL
CLASSIFICATION 5-8
SEMI-FINAL
CLASSIFICATION 5-6

THE FINAL

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QUARTER-FINAL

1i - 2j (game 81)

THE GROUPS
MANILA

OKINAWAARANETA COLISEUM

OKINAWA ARENA

GROUP AGROUP BGROUP EGROUP FangolaSOUTH SUDANGERMANYSLOVENIADOMINICAN REPUBLICSERBIAFINLAND

CAPE VERDEPHILIPPINES

CHINAAUSTRALIAGEORGIAITALY

PUERTO RICOJAPANVENEZUELA

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MANILA

JAKARTAINDONESIA ARENA

GROUP CGROUP DGROUP GGROUP H

USA

EGYPT

IRAN

CANADA

JORDANMEXICOSPAINLATVIAGREECEMONTENEGROCOTE D'IVOIRELEBANONNEW ZEALAND

LITHUANIA

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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITMALL OF ASIA ARENAMEDIA
ACCREDITATION

Only media
prof e ssapplyin ionals
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the deadlinewill beconside re d f or thee ve n t .

Portal Opening:

8 May 2023

HOW TO APPLY
step by step guide

STEP 1

STEP 2LOG-IN TO THE FIBA MEDIA PORTAL.
IF YOU ARE A NEW USER,
CREATE A NEW PROFILE.

SELECT THE EVENT YOU WISH TO
ATTEND UNDER THE "MY EVENTS"
SECTION (AT THE TOP OF THE
PROFILE PAGE).

STEP 3

STEP 4

FIBA Media Portal
Application deadline:

31 July 2023

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COMPLETE ALL
REGISTRATION FIELDS!

IF NEEDED, REQUEST A VISAINVITATION LETTER AND PRE-BOOK
YOUR ACCOMMODATION AT THE
OFFICIAL MEDIA HOTEL WITH A
PREFERENTIAL RATE.

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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITSTEP 5

MAKE SURE THAT THE
INFORMATION IS SAVED.
FOLLOWING REGISTRATION, YOU
WILL RECEIVE AN ACCREDITATIONSUBMISSION CONFIRMATIONEMAIL. THE FINAL DECISION WILL
BE COMMUNICATED IN DUE TIME.
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ACCREDITATIONINFORMATION
Accreditation Badge validity
The Media accreditation badge is valid for the Group Phase First and Second Round(from 23 August to 3 September), only for the competition venue selected during theapplication process. All media accreditation badges valid for Araneta Coliseum are also
valid for Philippine Arena.

Additional Venue Access Request for Group Phase
If you have requested access to a second venue of the Group Phase atvenue.accreditation@fiba.basketball you will be notified via a separate email before thestart of the competition (25 August).
For the Philippines, please note that only requests made before the start of the competition
will be treated depending on the total number of media accredited and capacities in thevenues.

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Media accredited for the Group Phase at Mall of Asia Arena must request access for
opening day at Philippine Arena would they want to assist.
Please email venue.accreditation@fiba.basketball by 23 August.

Accreditation Center locations & Opening hours
Accreditation cenyer locations and opening hours information for each venue can be foundin the respective host country sections in this document.

philippines

Araneta Coliseum &Mall of Asia arena

Accredited media covering the games in Philippine Arena must pickup their accreditation badge from the accreditation center of Araneta
Coliseum or Mall of Asia arena, based on the badge pick-up venue
selected during the application phase. The accreditation badge cannot
be picked-up directly at Philippine Arena for the Opening Games.

japan

Okinawa Arenaindonesia

Indonesia Arena

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Pre-Registration for Final Phase in Manila, Philippines

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If during your registration process you have pre-requested media accreditation for the
Final Phase of the competition (5-10 September, Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines),
you will be notified of the decision for this phase separately at a later stage (no later thanSeptember 4), depending on the teams advancing to the Final Phase and availability inthe venue.

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WHATSAPP GROUPS

MOBILE APP
Download the FIBA World Cup App!

Three official Accredited Media WhatsApp groups are available for faster and easiercommunication between FIBA/LOC and the media, where you will receive important
communications thorough the event, Opta Facts, media updates and many more.
Please join the chat dedicated to the host country you are covering the event:

PHILIPPINES

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JAPAN

INDONESIA

Besides having great
event-related content
in your pocket, you canalso benefit from thededicated Media
Notifications!

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ACTIVATE MEDIA UPDATES in the APP settings

BACK TO CONTENTREPORTS WEBSITE & OPTA FACTS
The official FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 website contains all official information you
will ever need about the event.
During the event, stats and box scores in the forms of PDF, advisories and announcement
will be also available through the Reports link. In addition, Opta Facts statistical data for thecompetition will also be shared daily via Accredited Media WhatsApp groups, and will include:

MEDIA RULES
general rules
ACCREDITED MEDIA ARE REQUIRED TO ACT RESPECTFULLY TOWARDS:• Pre-game facts for every game

World Cup Reports

COLLEAGUESPLAYERS &COACHESFIBA AND THE
ORGANISERMedia accredited must at all times act in accordance with international media and journalistic ethics
principles, maintaining high standards especially in regards to truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity,
impartiality, fairness and public accountability.

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abusive, threatening
or aggresive way.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITVOLUNTEERS
AND FANS

Follow closely all
instructions given
by FIBA, the Local
Organising Committee aswell as the security staff.

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3.

Filming is prohibited
whether for professionalor personal purposes(using professional
equipment, mobile
devices or otherwise).**other to the extent of
any express permissions
from FIBA Media.

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Post-game facts for all the games of the knockout stage (from September 5).

PRACTICE SESSIONSMEDIA RULES

MEDIA WORKING ROOMACCESS

All official team practices are closed
to the media and the public.

The media working room in the competition venues will be open every day as of Wednesday
23 August.

The last 5 minutes of the practice are open to the media for photo and video opportunities.
The 10 minutes after every practice session are considered media minutes, where the teamleaving practice should be available to the media for interviews which must be conductedin the Mixed Zone area.
For Game Day - 1 the head coach and a selected player are excused from the media minutes
as they will be attending the pre-event press conference.

•	Opening time: beginning of first practice session according to the practice schedule(that will be shared in the Media WhatsApp Group Chats)•	Closing time:•	Game Day: 2h after the end of the last game in the venue•	Rest day 4 September: closing 1h after the end of the last practice in the venue

The Team Media Officer has the responsibility to coordinate pending media requests andlet the media in for the 5 minutes of photo/video opportunity at the end of the practicesessions. FIBA Media Operations staff and/or LOC Media Operations Staff will be present
during practice sessions and ready to assist with anything regarding the media.

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Access to the Media Tribune and Photographers positions will be possible 1.5h before thebeginning of each game.
During practice sessions, access to these two areas will not be granted (except for the last
5 minutes of each session).
Interviews during the post-practice media availability minutes will have to be conductedin the Flash interview area and/or Mixed zone.

DRESS CODE FOR MEDIA
The World Cup is a major sporting event and all media areas must be considered a
professional environment for the accredited media. As such, we kindly request all media
to dress accordingly.

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If a team chooses to keep their practice sessions open to the media longer than the last 5
minutes, media will be informed via the Accredited Media WhatsApp Group.

ACCREDITED MEDIA
TRANSPORTATIONTEAM INTRODUCTIONPRESS CONFERENCES

Dedicated Accredited Media Shuttles are provided by the Local Organising Committee
from the Official Media Hotel(s) to the Main Competition Venue(s), and the daily schedule
is available at the Media Hotel Info Desk. Free access to the dedicated shuttle buses isgranted based on the event media accreditation badge.

A Team Introduction Press Conference per team will take place on Thursday 24 August.

PHOTO BRIEF INFORMATION FOR
ACCREDITED PHOTOGRAPHERS
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In each venue on Game Day 1 (August 25) there will be an Accredited Photographers
Briefing led by the Official FIBA Photographers and with the Participation of the FIBA MediaOperations Manager and the Local Organising Committee Media Operations Venue Lead.
The briefing will take place in the Press Conference Room of each competition venue, 3h
before the first game tip-off (13:00 Philippine Arena, 13:45 Mall of Asia, 14:00 Okinawa
Arena, 13:15 Indonesia Arena)

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITPHOTOS FOR MEDIA
All game photos available on the FIBA Basketball World Cup official website can be used
free of charge for editorial purposes only, by properly crediting FIBA. For print editorial
pieces, a selection of pictures will be available after the end of each game in high-quality ina dedicated SharePoint folder. The folder link is available in the Accredited Media WhatsApp
group description.

All press conferences will be in English and live-streamed on FIBA Media YouTube Channel.

Araneta Coliseum

Mall of Asia Arena

Date

Team

Press
Conference Time

Date

Team

Press
Conference Time

24-AugAngola09:25-09:40

24-AugJordan10:25-10:40

24-AugItaly

10:25-10:40

24-AugUSA

11:00-11:15

24-AugDominican
Republic

11:25-11:40

24-AugPhilippines

12:25-12:40

24-AugPuerto Rico

16:20-16:35

24-AugSouth Sudan

18:35-18:50

24-Aug

Serbia20:30-20:45

24-AugChina

20:50-21:15

Okinawa Arena

24-Aug

New Zealand

11:25-11:40

24-AugMexico

16:20-16:35

24-Aug

Greece17:00-17:15

24-AugMontenegro

18:35-18:50

24-AugLithuania

20:30-20:45

24-Aug

Egypt

20:50-21:05

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Date

Team

Press
Conference Time

Date

Team

Press
Conference Time

24-AugGeorgia

09:25-09:40

24-AugBrazil

09:25-09:40

24-AugCape Verde

10:25-10:40

24-AugIran

10:25-10:40

24-AugVenezuela

11:25-11:45

24-AugCote d'Ivoire

11:25-11:40

24-AugSlovenia

12:25-12:45

24-AugSpain

12:25-12:40

24-AugFinland

16:20-16:35

24-AugLatvia

16:20-16:35

24-AugAustralia

18:35-19:50

24-AugLebanon

18:35-19:50

24-AugGermany

20:50-21:05

24-AugFrance20:25-20:45

24-AugJapan

22:30-23:00

24-AugCanada20:50-21:05
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For the Philippines, dedicated accredited media shuttles may be organized in between thecompetition venues (Araneta Coliseum – Mall of Asia) upon request, the day before until 6
PM at the Media Hotel Info Desk, and it’s subject to shuttles buses availability.

The head coach and the team captain of the team will be available in the press conference
room of their competition venue for a short press conference.

MEDIA LOGO USAGE GUIDELINES
usage principles
FIBA provides high quality digital versions of the official logo of the competition to themedia free of charge. Media are welcome to use it for legitimate non-commercial
editorial and informational purposes, provided that such practice does not create any
link between the World Cup and any other entities.
FIBA encourages media providing original editorial coverage of the FIBA Basketball World
Cup 2023 to use the Official Logo in connection with their editorial coverage. Nevertheless,the official logo may not be used for any advertising or promotional purposes,
including on any products for commercial purposes, as for example in any competitionor other type of contest.
The terms of use specified here cover all forms of media/platforms, from print to digitalsources, including all sorts of TV, web and mobile channels.
Media may use the official logo in editorial coverage of the Event in compliance as follows:

COLOR VERSIONSThe logo is provided in full or flat colours as well animated. Negative versions are to be
used on dark or busy backgrounds, while positive version in light backgrounds. and there
is a special version to be used on red backgrounds. One colour version is also provided
in case needed

LIGHT BACKGROUNDDARK BACKGROUND

RED BACKGROUNDUSE ON COLOR BACKGROUNDS
Ton grayscale or coloured backgrounds, when the brightness of the background is below
30%, the positive version of the logo should be used. If above 30%, the negative versionof the logo should be applied. This is to ensure legibility, please follow accordingly.
0%30%•	The official logo may be used for the purpose of identifying or illustrating articles
about or news coverage of the World Cup.

•	No promotional/advertising use is allowed, in any case.
The official logo can be downloaded here and used following the below guidance:

Clear Space
A clear space equivalent to the height of the FIBA hoop should be maintained around thevertical and the horizontal lock-ups.
On the wordmark the clear space is equivalent to the height of the “B” letter.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITNo text, graphics or symbols should be placed within this space

GRAYSCALE BACKGROUNDCOLOURED BACKGROUND

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UNACCAPTABLE USAGE
Do not rearrange components of the lock-ups;
Do not recolour the artwork;
Do not rotate components of the lock-ups;
Do not place the wrong version of the artwork on a non-contrasting background;
Do not distort the artwork;
Do not change the size arrangements of the elements;
Do not remove components of the lock-ups;
Do not change the font or the font colour

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“MEET THE REFS”
Interview opportunities with the Game Officialsof the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
Before the beginning of the competition at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, theappointed officials for the 3 host countries will make themselves available for interviewsby the accredited media.
Requests for interviews should be sent to media.operations@fiba.basketball by 23 August.

All requested will be treated and accommodated during a precise time-slot before thestart of the competition:
Friday 25 August from 10:00 to 11:00 (local time in each host-country).
The Referees will be available to talk online about their preparation and personal
experience at the event, but will not comment or answer questions on specific teams orgames they may officiate.

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GROUP BGROUP CGROUP D

ANG

SSD

USA

EGY

DOM

SRB

JOR

MEX

PHI

CHN

GRE

MNE

ITA

PUR

NZL

LTU

FACTS
≈ 113.9 millions
POPULATION

ManilaCapital City26

≈ 1.8 millions

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Capital City POPULATION

7640

Number of islands

It is all systems go in the Philippines for the2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup! In 1978, thecountry also welcomed this major international
competition, then known as the World BasketballChampionship.

The Philippines is eager to showcase its love
for the sport to the entire world by hosting thisprestigious event once again. After all, this is
more than just a game for Filipinos - basketballis life!

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THE PHILIPPINESMANILA

There are 175+
languages in
the country

THE PHILIPPINESKEY INFORMATIONTIME ZONE

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Manila is using the Philippine Standard
Time, it’s the official time zone used in the
country and it has an offset of UTC/GMT+08:00 for standard time.

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LANGUAGE
The official languages of the Philippines are
Filipino and English, but around 182 native
languages are spoken across the nation.

The official currency of the Philippines is thePhilippine Peso (PHP).

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ELECTRICITY
The Philippines operated on a 220V voltage
and 60Hz and all three plug types are used
across the country. Plug type A has two flat
parallel pins, type B has two flat parallelpins and a grounding pin and type C has
two round pins. As so, traveling with a plug
adapted is strongly recommended.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
The general emergency number in thePhilippines is 911 and it can be used forpolice, fire or ambulance.

DAYLIGHT HOURS
The average length of the day in August in
Manila is 12h and 36min, and 12h and 13
min in September.
On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:43
am and sunset is at 6:09 pm PST, with anaverage sunshine of 8.4 hours in Augustand September.

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CURRENCY

MANILA WEATHERThe rainy season in the Philippines isstar ting from June to November. The
average temperature in Manila for AugustSeptember is 30.5°C or 86.9°F and thesemonths are the most humid, with anaverage relative humidity of 81%.
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THE PHILIPPINESVISA INFORMATION
All media representatives are responsible
for their own VISA arrangements, should
one is required. Please check with therelevant authorities if a VISA is needed toenter the Philippines.

Please, check the V I S A Procedures
guidelines for both Rights Holders and
Non-Rights Holders, HERE.

Check here for the VISA Procedures for the Philippines.
The Local Organising Commit tee can
support your VISA application by issuing
a VISA invitation letter, once your media
accreditation request is approved.

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Please note that all V I S A Invit ation
letter requests are for single entry only
and are managed via the FIBA Media
Portal exclusively, as part of the media
accreditation application process for the
event.

In case a VISA extension (for a stay of over 30 days) is required, a form must be filled-inonce you will be in the Philippines. Please note that the form cannot be completed &submitted prior to your arrival in the Philippines.

Important information for all International MediaTo allow entry into the county and participation in the event, the Local Organizing
Committee (LOC) in the Philippines requires all FIBA approved media representatives toprovide the following documents:
1. Letter of Endorsement from the Media Agency or Company (stating your mission andguaranteeing your expenses on-site)
2. Short profile/Curriculum vitae (CV) of the media person (past media assignments,
current role, etc.)
These two documents must be sent no later than August 4 to the Local Organizing
Committee directly at: mediaops.fbwc2023@gmail.com
They will be used by the LOC to clear your entry into the Philippines and endorse your stay
to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)and the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Please note that this is a requirement valid for all international media, even if you do notneed a visa of any kind to access the Philippines.
For any further media related VISA or Customs information you can contact:
Ms. Althea Protacio
althea.protacio@philippines.worldcup.basketball or
Ms. Faith Almeda
maryfaith.almeda@philippines.worldcup.basketball31

Entry Requirements•	Please ensure that you have all
required documents when travelling.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT•	Approved Visa (if needed)•	Proof of vaccination
against COVID-19 (Strongly
recommended to haveat hand a printed (or pdf)
•	copy of your COVID-19
vaccination certificate)

It is mandatory to submit theonline Electronic Travel Declaration:• Register on https://etravel.gov.ph/
to obtain your QR code (from 72h
before your flight)• Take a screenshot and have it athand at check-in (departure)
and arrival in Manila•	Have a return/outbound ticket

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EQUIPMENT AND FREQUENCYREGISTRATION
I. NON-REGULATED EQUIPMENT

II. REGULATED EQUIPMENT

1. Non-transmitter/non-radio equipment and accessories DO NOT require any Permit
to Operate but all technical equipment MUST be registered (cameras, commentary
units, mics, batteries, etc).
2. All equipment, whether hand-carried or shipped, must be registered using
the BOC form for pre-clearing with the Bureau of Customs. Please email theaccomplished BOC forms to kngarcia@FBWC2023.ph
cc: rcguilas@FBWC2023.phrmaningat.fbwc2023@gmail.com
Media.operations@fiba.basketball (Non-Rights Holders only)
BroadcastOperations@fibamedia.com (Rights-Holders only)

Download the BOC Form
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A. Frequency clearance & Radio Communications
1. Importers or end-users must secure a frequency clearance and a Temporary
Permit to Demonstrate and Propagate for the assignment of frequencies. To
apply for a Temporary Permit and frequency clearance, fill out the NTC Form
1-14. Please email the accomplished NTC form and the datasheet of the proposedradio equipment to special.licensing@ntc.gov.ph
cc: special.radio@ntc.gov.ph,srsdntc@yahoo.com,
rcguilas@FBWC2023.phcara.fbwc@gmail.com
rmaningat.fbwc2023@gmail.com

Download the NTC Form 1-14

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The BOC form should be sent along with:

1.

Passport
information page ofpassenger carrying
tools of trade2.

Flight details (arrival& departure) of
passenger carrying
tools of trade3.

Submit a scanned
copy of ATA Carnet
document(if available)

Download the datasheet for proposed radio equipment

2. All equipment, whether hand-carried or shipped, must be registered using theattached BOC form for pre-clearing with the Bureau of Customs. Please email theaccomplished BOC forms to kngarcia@FBWC2023.ph

3. Unaccompanied shipments must be handled by the importer/end-user’s broker. In
some cases, the Bureau of Customs may require a Certificate of Exemption forshipped equipment/goods. To secure this, please send a Letter of Request with theequipment data sheet to special.licensing@ntc.gov.ph
cc: special.radio@ntc.gov.phsrsdntc@yahoo.com
kngarcia@FBWC2023.ph
rcguilas@FBWC2023.phrmaningat.fbwc2023@gmail.com

3. A list of pre-cleared equipment will be made available at the airport when you arrive
for faster processing at the customs counter.
4. Unaccompanied shipments must be handled by the importer/end-user’s broker andmust be registered using the BOC form for pre-clearing with the Bureau of Customs.
Please email the BOC form to kngarcia@FBWC2023.ph,
cc: rcguilas@FBWC2023.ph,rmaningat.fbwc2023@gmail.com andcara.fbwc@gmail.com

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cc: rcguilas@FBWC2023.phrmaningat.fbwc2023@gmail.com

B. Satellite News Gathering (SNG)
1. Use of SNGs during the FBWC will require a Special Permit to Operate and a Permit
to Import. A Special Permit to Operate is valid for 15 days and is extendable
2. To apply for a Special Permit to Operate:a. Prepare a Letter of Intent indicating the make/type/model, serial number,satellite frequency, antenna, outlet power/ERP and satellite operator/provider
to be used during the eventb. Email to broadcast@ntc.gov.ph
cc: rcguilas@FBWC2023.phcara.fbwc@gmail.com
rmaningat.fbwc2023@gmail.com
3. To apply for a Permit to Import:a. Prepare a Letter of Request, proforma/commercial invoice and equipment data
sheet
b. Submit to special.licensing@ntc.gov.ph34

cc: special.radio@ntc.gov.phsrsdntc@yahoo.com
rcguilas@FBWC2023.phcara.fbwc@gmail.com
rmaningat.fbwc2023@gmail.com

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Please note that the documents must be sent to the Local Organising Committee at least
two weeks prior to your arrival in the Philippines.
All permits will be processed within 3-5 days, and the Local Organizing Committee will
shoulder fees for NTC permit applications.

For questions on the guidelines and procedures, please email
Ms. Pauline Ick (Head, IR&P) at paick@FBWC2023.ph and
Ms. Rissa Guilas (Head, LOC Media Operations) at rcguilas@FBWC2023.ph andcopy Media.operations@fiba.basketball (if you are a Non-Rights Holder) or
BroadcastOperations@fibamedia.com (if Rights-Holders).

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Please ensure you have a printed copy of all forms upon arrival at the airport. Should
you need airport assistance, please contact Mr. Ken Garcia (IR&P Airport Services Manager– LOC) at +63 969 4858043.

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THE PHILIPPINESMEDIA HOTEL
There are two official Media Hotels in Manila
for the Basketball World Cup 2023. Mediawishing to stay at either of these hotels
should pre-register their accommodation
during the Media Accreditation request
via the FIBA Media Portal, before using thehotel booking link available below.
Only the approved media representatives
will be able to book their accommodation ineither of the Media Hotels at the negotiatedpreferential rate.

Media continuing to cover the Basketball
World Cup Final Phase after the completionof the Group Phase are encouraged to stayin the same Media Hotel as for the Group
Phase.
Media covering the Basketball World Cup
Final Phase only can decide to either stayat one of the Media hotels.
Dedicated media shuttle will be provided
for the Final Phase Venue from both Media
hotels.

Microtel by Wyndham
Recommended for covering the games in Mall of Asia
Address: Coralway Avenue corner Seaside Boulevard Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, 1308
Metro Manila, Philippines
ROOM RATE

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Room and breakfast

ROOM TYPE

Single occupancy

Double occupancy

Standard room (2 queen beds)

Php 5,600

Php 6,600

Corner room (2 queen beds)

Php 6,500

Php 7,500

Suite room (1 queen bed)

Php 7,600

Php 8,700

Family suite

Php 9,400

Php 10,400

HOTEL 101
Recommended for covering the games in Mall of Asia
Address: EDSA Extension, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines
ROOM RATE
Room and breakfast*the payment link will be sent via e-mailonce the booking will be confirmed

ROOM TYPE

RATE

Happy Room Single

Php 4,800

Happy Room Twin

Php 5,800

Happy Room Triple

Php 6,800

ROOM TYPE

1 Queen-size and 1
single bed

BOOKING LINK*:
https://hotel101manila.com.ph/*To benefit from the media-dedicated preferential rate, please use the promo code
FIBAmedia during the booking procedure via the link above.
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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITBOOKING LINK: FIBA 2023*

THE PHILIPPINES
Hotel SEDA Vertis North
Recommended for covering the games in Araneta Coliseum (until September 4)
Address: Vertis North, Sola corner Lux Drives, Diliman, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila,
Philippines
Room and breakfast

ROOM TYPE

RATE

Deluxe Single

Php 5,700

Deluxe Twin

Php 6,500

Deluxe Triple

Php 8,500

BOOKING LINK*: https://vertisnorth.sedahotels.com/*To benefit from the media-dedicated preferential rate valid only until September 4, please
use the booking code FIBA2023 during the booking procedure via the link above.

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Cancelation policy(for all 3 Media Hotels)

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30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of thevalue will be charged
14 to 8 days before arrival: 80% of the value
will be charged
Less than 7 days before arrival: 100% of thevalue will be charged
Transpor t: media dedicated shut tle
provided**shuttle schedule to be displayed at the media
hotel welcome desk

Final Phase transport
Shuttles will be organized from both hotels
to reach the Final Phase venue from 5 to 10
September.
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Free of charge cancelation until the 31st ofJulyLocation

Araneta Coliseum

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Location

Mall of Asia Arena

Araneta Coliseum

Mall of Asia Arena

Date

Opening hours

Date

Opening hours

22/08/2023

10:00 – 16:00

22/08/2023

10:00 – 16:00

23/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

23/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

24/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

24/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

25/08/2023

09:00 – 21:00

25/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

26/08/2023

09:00 – 21:00

26/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

27/08/2023

09:00 – 21:00

27/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

28/08/2023

09:00 – 21:00

28/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

29/08/2023

09:00 – 21:00

29/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

30/08/2023

09:00 – 21:00

30/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

31/08/2023

09:00 – 21:00

31/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

1/9/2023

09:00 – 21:00

1/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

2/9/2023

09:00 – 21:00

2/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

3/9/2023

09:00 – 21:00

3/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

4/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

5/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

6/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

7/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

8/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

9/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

10/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

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 edia can pick up their badge from August 22, but access to the venue(s) for accreditedM
media is granted from GD-2, 23 August 2023.
 ccredited media covering the games in Philippine Arena must pick up theirAaccreditation badge from the accreditation center of Araneta Coliseum or Mall of
Asia arena, based on the badge pick-up venue selected during the application phase.
The media accreditation badge cannot be picked-up directly at Philippine
Arena for the Opening Games.

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ACCREDITATION CENTER
LOCATION AND OPENING TIMESMEDIA PARKING
Accreditated Media have the option to pre-book a parking slot for the competition venues
in the Philippines: Mall of Asia Arena, Smart Araneta Coliseum or Philippine Arena (August
25 only), by submitting a request using the following form: https://bit.ly/FIBAWCparking

CountryMedia Officer

Email address

AngolaCarina Andrade Costa

calutaiconsultoriaecomunicacao@gmail.com

China

He Zhuzhuhe@cbasports.net

Dominican Republic

Joel Diplan

joeldiplan@gmail.com

Egypt

Amgad Alghonimy

alghonimy.ebbfed@gmail.com

GreeceMenelaos Sevastiadis

mesevastiadis@yahoo.gr

Italy

Francesco D' Aniellof.daniello@fip.it

JordanMoumen Sleihatmoumen.abbadi@jbf.jo-	Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum allocation of
50 parking slots per day.

Lithuania

Zygimantas Vingelis

z.vingelis@ltu.basketball

MexicoAlejandra Romo

mexicobasquetbol@gmail.com-	Notifications confirming successful reservations will be sent via email by 3:00 PM on thesame day.

Montenegro

Velisa Jovanovic

velisa.jovanovic@prvatv.me

Kindly bear in mind that parking reservations are exclusively applicable to the day after. For
example, if you require a parking slot on August 26, kindly submit your reservation on August 25.

New ZealandJames Craw

james@nz.basketball

Philippines

Carlo Pamintuan

clpamintuan@gmail.com

Puerto Rico

Isamar Normandia

ihnormandia5@gmail.com

SerbiaIvan Ivkovic

1409984@gmail.com

South Sudan

Ivaluba Tabancevalopaalfred@gmail.com

USA

Renee Felton

rfelton@usabasketball.com

Media Parking booking form-	The reservation form is accessible daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, allowing you to reserve
parking for the subsequent day.

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MEDIA OFFICERSCONTACTS / HOST

Upon receiving confirmation of your reservation, you can retrieve your parking passes at the
dedicated Media Welcome Desk within the venue, operational from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Special transportation may be arranged from/to the official Media Hotels and the Practice
Venues. Reservations may be made at the Transportation Desk in the Media Hotels. The
Transportation Desk will be open from 9AM to 6PM. This service must be booked a day inadvance and is subject to vehicle availability.

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Araneta Coliseum& Philippine Arena

Tiberiu Serbulea

tiberiu.serbulea@fiba.basketball

Mall of Asia Arena

Jalinka Michauxjalinka.michaux@fiba.basketball

Broadcast Operations Venue Managers
Araneta Coliseum
Mall of Asia

Sandra Serrano
Jade Sadiki
Aleksandar Bukavac
Oksana Ianevych

ARA_BOVM@worldcup.basketball

MOA_BOVM@worldcup.basketball

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TICKETS FOR MEDIA
Where to buy tickets for the fbwc?

Tickets are available for purchase at https://tickets.worldcup.basketball/

WHERE CAN I HAVE MORE
INFORMATION?
Visit our website
https://tickets.worldcup.basketball/or read our FAQS44

FMT Passes:

Super Finals Pass:-	grant access to the five games thateach team will play in the Group Phase,first and second round (25 August to 3
September)-	grant access to 4 games in the Final
Phase: 2 Semi-Finals, 3rd place game andthe Final- four price categories available- Prices range from ₱2,499 to ₱52,999

2Day Passes:-	grant access to 4 games played in two
consecutive days and in the same venue
during Group Phase, first and second
round (25 August to 3 September)-	9 different 2 Day Passes available (4 forAraneta Coliseum and 5 for Mall of Asia
Arena)- five price categories available- five price categories available45- Prices range from ₱2,799 to ₱121,399

Ultimate Super Finals Pass:-	grant access to 8 games in the Final
Phase: 4 Quarter-Finals, 2 Semi-Finals,
3rd place game and the Final- five price categories available- Prices range from ₱5,599 to ₱231,399

Single Game Tickets
available early July
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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT- Prices range from ₱1,999 to ₱76,799

1Day Passes:-	grant access to 2 games played in thesame day and in the same venue.
-	Available for Group Phase and FinalPhase- five price categories available- Prices range from ₱999 to ₱63,799
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GER

SLO

Tokyo

FIN

CPV

AUS

GEO

JPN

VEN

POPULATION

Capital City

≈ 37.1 millions
Capital City POPULATION (metropolitan area),making it the world most populated city

14125

Number of islands

Each year
there areover 1500
earthquakes
in Japan
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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITJAPANOKINAWA

Japan is ready to make history again by hosting
the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. It is thesecond time that the Land of the Rising Sun isgoing to host the flagship event after the 2006
edition of the World Cup.

In the summer of 2021, Japan and the city ofTokyo already hosted Olympic Games and theprestigious basketball tournament, showing
an outstanding love for major international
basketball competitions.

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JAPANKEY INFORMATIONTIME ZONE

Language

Emergency Services

The official language of Japan and Okinawa
is Japanese and is the only language spoken
by the vast majority of the population

In Japan, the emergency number for an
ambulance or fire department is 119, andcan be used anywhere and anytime. For thepolice the emergency number is 110.

Currency
The official currency of Japan is the JapaneseYen (JPY) which was introduced in 1871.

Electricity

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Japan operates on 100V voltage and 60Hz,
which is different from most other regionsof the world. The most common plug is typeA, and it has two flat parallel pins.

Daylight hours
The average length of the day in August and
September in Okinawa is about 13 hours
On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:08
AM and the sunset is at 6:50 PM, with anaverage sunshine of 7 hours in August and
September.

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Okinawa is using Japan Standard Time, it’s
the official time zone used in the wholearchipelago and it has an offset of UTC/
GMT +09:00 for standard time.

Okinawa Weather
August is the best month to visit Okinawa,with an average temperature of 31°C or
88°F and the sea temperature of 29°C or
84°F. August is not a dry month in Okinawa
and you can expect approximately 14 rainy
days, with an average humidity level of82%.
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All media representatives are responsible
for their own VISA arrangements, should
one is required. Please check with therelevant authorities if a VISA is needed toenter Japan.

EQUIPMENT ENTRY PROCEDURE

Pl ea s e c he c k t he V I S A Pro ce dure s
guidelines for both Rights Holders and
Non-Rights Holders HERE.

•

Check here for the VISA Procedures for JapanThe Local Organising Commit tee can
support your VISA application by issuing
a VISA invitation letter, once your media
accreditation request is approved.
Please note that all VISA Invitation letter
requests are managed via the FIBA Media
Portal exclusively, a part of the media
accreditation application process for the
event.

1.

You do NOT need to send information( f l i g h t , p a s s p o r t , ATA C a r n e t
information, etc.) to the LOC in
advance.

LOC recommends that you have lists ofcarrying tools of the trade to go throughcustoms clearance smoothly

For those coming from countries thatare NOT covered by ATA Carnet, theequipment(s) used at the competition
will be tax-exempt.
You do NOT need to send information(flight and passport information, etc.)
to the LOC in advance.

https://www.customs.go.jp/english/canswer_e/keitaibetsuso/7302-2_e.html*Please note that LOC does NOT take any
responsibility or liability for any losses ofequipment and such.

For any further media-related Customs
information you can contact:
media_ops@japan.worldcup.basketball51

2.

The VISA Invitation lettershould be requested
during the media
accreditation application
process via the FIBAMedia Portal

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT•

Please find whether your country is coveredby ATA Carnet or not in the URL below:

Once theaccreditation request
has been approved by
FIBA, you will receive
an e-mail notification.

3.

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For any further media related VISA or
Customs information please contact the
LOC V ISA Manager Shunsuke Koya:
entry@japan.worldcup.basketball

For those coming from countries
c o v e r e d b y ATA C a r n e t , L o c a lOrganizing Commit tee (LOC )recommends that you apply for ATA
Carnet in your own country and travel
to Japan.

You can now log inin the FIBA Media
Portal and generate
your VISA Invitation
Letter

BACK TO CONTENTWIRELESS DEVICES &FREQUENCY MANAGEMENTFor All Stakeholders
1. Prohibition of using wireless devices
	In principle, devices which emit radio waves are prohibited to be used or bring into
Okinawa Arena excluding devices listed on 2.

Examples of prohibited devices
Walkie-talkie, Wireless Microphone / Ear Monitor (IEM), Wireless Camera,
Camera Telemetry systems, Wireless LAN and other data transmission,
Control and data transmission for digital still cameras etc.

2.	W ireless devices permitted to use in the Arena
The following wireless devices are permitted to use in Okinawa Arena.

-Note-

B.	Mobile phones complying with the international technical standard andconnected to the network through international roaming or SIM cards provided
by Japanese telecommunication carriers, and bearing the “Giteki” mark either
on the device or in the “Legal/Certificates” portion of the device’s menu.

There is a U.S. military base located next to the arena.Using wired connections is recommended,
whenever possible, as there could be interferences with radio waves emitted from the base.

For Rights-Holders
D.	Devices provided by FIBA’s domestic equipment supplier. Please note that somedevices such as wireless cameras require 4 months’ lead time to receive a licence.
E.	Broadcast devices procured within Japan and licenced to a Japanese Broadcastercan only be used if registered with FIBA(LOC) and NEP’s frequency coordinator(to prevent interference with Host Broadcast facilities).

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allnepjapan@nepgroup.com

A. Mobile phone services provided by Japanese telecommunications carriers.

C.	Portable Wi-Fi complying with the international technical standard and connectedto the network through international roaming or SIM cards provided by Japanese
telecommunication carriers.However, an approval from FIBA and the LOC isrequired to bring portable Wi-Fi to some specific areas such as the courtside,broadcasting areas and media centre.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT

For the coordination, please contact NEP Japan Frequency Services (Host Broadcast).

3. Miscellaneous
Satellite communication
In case of having no other means of communication other than via satellite, please use theservices that are provided by companies already operating satellite telecommunication
businesses in Japan, both for domestic and international communications.
In such cases, terms for the use of satellites and frequency bands shall be as close as
possible to the ones currently provided by the companies as their regular services.
4. Contact
LOC Japan: it-services@japan.worldcup.basketball(For Rights-Holders) NEP Japan Frequency Services: allnepjapan@nepgroup.com
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JAPANMEDIA HOTELMedia wishing to stay at the official Media
Hotel in Okinawa should pre-register
their accommodation during the Media
Accreditation request process via the
FIBA Media Portal, before using the hotel
booking available link below.
Only the approved media representatives
will be able to f inalize booking theiraccommodation in the official Media Hotels
at the negotiated preferential rate.
For those traveling to Manila for the
Basketball World Cup Final Phase, once theGroup phase will conclude in Okinawa, you
can also find the relevant info regarding
accommodation in Manila in this document:
Philippines - Accommodation

Hotel Lequ Okinawa Chatan Spa & Resort
Address: 34番地2 Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0115, Japan
ROOM RATE
Room + breakfast

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ROOM TYPE
Standard
twin

Singleoccupancy
Saturdaynight

Single occupancy
Saturday to Friday
nightsDOUBLE
occupancy
Saturdaynight

DOUBLE occupancy
Saturday to Friday
nights¥25,410¥20,790¥34,650¥25,41055

Cancelation policy:
Free of charge cancelation until the 23rd of July
30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the value will be charged
14 to 8 days before arrival: 80% of the value will be charged
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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITLess than 7 days before arrival: 100% of the value will be charged
Transport: media dedicated shuttle provided**shuttle schedule to be displayed at the media hotel welcome desk
BOOKING LINK*:
https://amarys-jtb.jp/WorldCup2023/WebRegistry/RegAuthentication_v3.aspx* ID: FIBAbasketball
PW: mediaaccommodation
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LOCATION AND OPENING TIMES
Location

Okinawa Arena

MEDIA PARKING
Accreditated Media have the option to pre-book a parking slot for the competition venue
in the Japan: Okinawa Arena by submitting a request using the following form:
https://forms.gle/1hYVMYWHcwb8jGEf6

Media Parking booking form-	The reservation form is accessible until the first competition day, August 25-	Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that early submission
is recommended as the number of parking spaces is limited.
-	Notifications confirming successful reservations will be sent via email
Kindly bear in mind that parking requests are applicable to Rights-Holders and Non-Rights
Holders, and it does not guarantee your parking as the space is limited. When you receive yourreservation confirmation, it will include the information on how to pick up your parking passes.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITCountryMedia Officer

Email address

Australia

Jacob Holmes

jholmes@australianbasketballers.com.au

DateOpening hours

Cape Verde

Suely Nevessuely.neves@caboverde.basketball

23/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

Finland

Mikko Taatila

mikko.taatila@basket.fi

Georgia

Irakli Pertaia

irakli.pertaia@gbf.ge

Germany

Christoph Büker

bueker@basketball-bund.de

24/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

25/08/2023

09:00 – 22:00

26/08/2023

09:00 – 22:00

27/08/2023

09:00 – 22:00

28/08/2023

09:00 – 22:00

29/08/2023

09:00 – 22:00

30/08/2023

09:00 – 22:00

31/08/2023

09:00 – 22:00

1/9/2023

09:00 – 22:00

2/9/2023

09:00 – 22:00

3/9/2023

09:00 – 22:00

Japan

Mari Matsumotocommunications@basketball.or.jp

Slovenia

Gregor Brezovec

grega.brezovec@kzs.si

Venezuela

Luis Miguel Nunez

luismiguelndvm@gmail.com

FIBA MEDIA OPERATIONS MANAGER
Okinawa Arena

Sakis Kontos

sakis.kontos@fiba.basketball

Broadcast Operations Venue Managers
Okinawa Arena

Sebastien Bigini
Miki Matsukawa

OKI_BOVM@worldcup.basketball

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TICKETS FOR MEDIA
Where to buy tickets for the fbwc?

Tickets are available for purchase at https://tickets.worldcup.basketball/

FMT Passes:
58- grant access to the five games that eachteam will play in the Group Phase, first andsecond round (25 August to 3 September)- three price categories available

WHERE CAN I HAVE MORE
INFORMATION?

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Visit our website
https://tickets.worldcup.basketball/or read our FAQS

- Prices range from ¥45,000 to ¥150,000

2Day Passes:- grant access to 4 games played in two
consecutive days
- 5different 2 Day Passes available- two price categories available

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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT- Prices range from ¥55,000 to ¥75,000

1Day Passes:- grant access to 2 games played in thesame day- two price categories available- Prices range from ¥14,000 to ¥80,000

Single Game Tickets
available June 25
BACK TO CONTENTFACTSGROUP GGROUP H≈ 273.8 millions

IRI

CAN

Jakarta

ESP

LAT

CIV

LBN

BRA

FRA

POPULATION

Capital City

11 milions
Capital City POPULATION

18110

Number of islands

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INTERESTING fact

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KITINDONESIAJAKARTAThe summer of 2023 will be the first time ever forIndonesia to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup,
FIBA's flagship event.

Indonesia and the city of Jakarta had alreadyhosted FIBA Asia Cup 2022 last summer, showing
an outstanding love for major international
basketball competitions.

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Indonesia ishome to over
100 endangered
animals, andthe only placeon earth toobserve the
Komododragon in
the wild

INDONESIA

KEY INFORMATIONTIME ZONE

The of f icial language of Indonesia is
Indonesian, but over 300 different native
languages are spoken across the 17.508
islands of the archipelago.

Currency
The official currency of Indonesia is theIndonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Electricity

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Language

The standard voltage throughout Indonesia
is 230V and a 50Hz frequency. Most powerplugs and sockets in Indonesia are type C
and it has two round pins.

Emergency Services
T h e uni q u e e m e r g e n c y n um b e r inIndonesia is 112 for police, ambulance, orfire department.

Daylight hours
The average length of the day in Augustis 11h and 55 minutes. On the last day ofAugust, sunrise is at 5:53 AM, and sunset
is at 5:52 PM, with an average sunshine of
8.5 hours.

Jakarta Weather
August is the last month of the winter andit’s a hot month in Jakarta, Indonesia, withthe average temperature varying between
31.1°C or 88°F and 24.7°C or 76.5°F. The
average relative humidity is 70% in August,but it’s the month with the least rainfall.
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Jakarta is using Western Indonesia Timeand it has an offset of UTC/GMT +07:00 for
standard time. As a massive archipelago,
there are two other time zones used in the
country: Indonesia Central Standard Timeand Indonesia Eastern Standard Time.

INDONESIAVISA INFORMATION
All media representatives are responsible
for their own VISA arrangements, should
one is required. Please check with therelevant authorities if a VISA is needed toenter Indonesia.

Pl ea s e c he c k t he V I S A Pro ce dure s
guidelines for both Rights Holders and
Non-Rights Holders HERE.

No visa application shall be
submitted online. All applications
will be submitted directly by the
Local Organising Committee on
behalf of the respective person,
once the required documents will
be provided via the
FIBA Media Portal.

It is mandatory to submit theonline Electronic Travel Declaration:• Register on https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/
to obtain your QR code(from 72-48h before your flight)• Take a screenshot and have it athand at check-in (departure)
and arrival in Jakarta

Check here for the VISA Procedures for Indonesia

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Please note that all VISA Invitation letter
requests are managed via the FIBA Media
Portal exclusively, a part of the media
accreditation application process for the
FIBA Basketball World Cup.

1.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT

For any further media related VISA or
Customs information please contact the
LOC V ISA Manager Sarah Nicolina:
sarahnicolina@gmail.com

2.

The VISA Invitation lettershould be requested
during the media
accreditation application
process via the FIBAMedia Portal

Once theaccreditation request
has been approved by
FIBA, you will receive
an e-mail notification.

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The Local Organising Commit tee can
support your VISA application by issuing
a VISA invitation letter, once your media
accreditation request is approved.

3.

You can now log inin the FIBA Media
Portal and generate
your VISA Invitation
Letter

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Visa Guidelines for Media Accredited
Due to Indonesian visa regulations for journalistic activities in the country,
all media accredited for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
in Jakarta, Indonesia will are required to apply for an Electronic Visa (E-Visa).

If you are a foreign media accredited travelling to Jakarta, please provide the following
documents to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in Indonesia. The LOC will proceed
and use the documents to apply on your behalf for a E-visa that you will receive via email,once approved.
You will not be needed to go to your Embassy or Consular mission.

Visa Payment Transferred to:Please provide the following documents by Thursday 10 August 2023 by uploading themin the secured link here:66

Beneficiary Account Name: Rufiana
Beneficiary Account Number: 0631941787

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Beneficiary Bank: Bank Central Asia

FBWC2023_ Jakarta E-visa_application documents required

Swift Code: CENAIDJA
Branch (if necessary): KCP Suniaraja BandungBank Address: Jl. Suniaraja No.49, Bandung, 40181 Indonesia•

Scan copy of passport cover page & first page with personal details (passport must
be valid for at least 6 months)•

Return flight ticket (can be a tentative return ticket)•

Certificate of vaccination (suggested but not mandatory)•

1 recent passport-size color photograph with white background (jpeg format, 100400kb)•

Proof of travel insurance

Payment Terms:•

The payment is considered paid when it is received by the Director of Administration
FIBA World Cup 2023 Jakarta in the full amount•If the amount of the fee allocated is lower than the total amount of the invoice, theLOC will impose the charge upon your arrival, accompanied by evidence of payment
receipt.

•

Accepted payment online through Western Union•

Please mention “Visa FBWC (your last name)” when you transfer in the note.

E-visa Information:•

Please send the payment receipt to: rufi2707@gmail.com and izdharce@gmail.com

Visa Type: Single Entry•

The visa will be processed after the payment is received.

Length of Stay: 60 days
Visa Fee: IDR 2,200,000,-

Please show this E-Visa upon entering Indonesia at Jakarta airport.

Visa Process Time: 5 days after the payment is received

Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to izdharce@gmail.com.
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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT

Documents to provide:ENTRY EQUIPMENT
PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT FREQUENCYREGISTRATION

Please fill in this Equipment List Form and submit the form to FIBA World Cup Jakarta 2023
LOC (email: komunikasifbwc@gmail.com) with subject: MEDIA EQUIPMENT LIST latest on
31st of July 2023, along with:According to Republic of Indonesia Telecommunication Act No. 36/1999,
the use of radio frequency in Indonesia is regulated by Ministry of Communication andInformation Technology (MCIT) Republic of Indonesia.
Therefore, the use of transceiver equipment emitting radio frequency for and during FIBAWorld Cup Jakarta 2023 need to get permission from MCIT.

1.

Passport
information page ofpassenger carrying
tools of trade2.

Flight details (arrival& departure) of
passenger carrying
tools of trade3.

Submit a scanned
copy of ATA Carnet
document

Delegation, Contingent/Athlete, Sport Federation, Olympic Committee, Broadcaster,Press/Media, Sponsorship and Visitors who carry transceiver equipment such as:• Telecommunication equipment;• Wireless microphone;• Handheld radio (handy-talky);• In-Ear-Monitor (Feedback); and• Fixed and mobile microwave link;• Any other equipment emitting radio
frequencies• Broadcasting equipment;• Wireless camera;

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Download Equipment List Form

Are required to obtain following licenses:
1.

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Equipment Entry Permit Recommendation
Entry Permit Recommendation of transceiver equipment issued by MCIT is requiredfor clearance process in Custom.

2.

Temporary Radio Station License
Temporary Radio Station License is required for every transceiver equipment.
MCIT allocates radio frequency used for every transceiver in order to prevent
harmful interference from and to other existing transceivers.
The applicant is obliged to use given radio frequency with technical parameter suchas transmit power, bandwidth and area of operation as specified in the license.

*) Personal telecommunication devices such as laptop, tablet and cell phone are exemptedfrom both licenses.
Please fill in this Frequency Registration Form and submit the form to FIBA World
Cup Jakarta 2023 LOC (email: komunikasifbwc@gmail.com) with subject: FREQUENCYREGISTRATION_MEDIA/BROADCAST latest on 31st of July 2023.

Download Frequency Registration Form

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INTERNATIONAL MEDIA KIT*) Temporary Radio Station License valid only during FIBA World Cup 2023 events

INDONESIAMEDIA HOTELMedia wishing to stay at the official Media
Hotel in Jakar ta should pre -regis ter
their accommodation during the Media
Accreditation request process via the
FIBA Media Portal, before using the hotel
booking available link below.

accommodation in the official Media Hotels
at the negotiated preferential rate.
For those traveling to Manila for the
Basketball World Cup Final Phase, once theGroup phase will conclude in Jakarta, you
can also find the relevant info regarding
accommodation in Manila in this document:
Philippines - Accommodation

Only the approved media representatives
will be able to f inalize booking their

CENTURY PARK
Address: Jalan Pintu Satu Senayan , 10270 Jakarta - Indonesia
ROOM RATE

70

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Room + breakfast
ROOM TYPE

Single occupancy

DOUBLE occupancy

Superior RoomRp 1.000.000

Rp 1.150.000

Deluxe RoomRp 1.100.000

Rp 1.250.000

Executive RoomRp 1.200.000

Rp 1.350.000

Premium RoomRp 1.500.000

Rp 1.650.000

Cancelation policy:
Free of charge cancelation until the 31st of July
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30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the value will be charged
14 to 8 days before arrival: 80% of the value will be charged
Less than 7 days before arrival: 100% of the value will be charged
Transport: This hotel is within walking distance from the competition and practice venue.
Media dedicated shuttles will still be available*.
*shuttle schedule to be displayed at the media hotel welcome desk
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LOCATION AND OPENING TIMESMEDIA OFFICERSCONTACTS / HOST

Location

CountryMedia Officer

Email address

BrazilThierry Gozzer

thierry.gozzer@basquetebrasil.org.br

CanadaMatthew Walker

mwalker@basketball.ca

Cote D’Ivoire

Patrick Guitey

patrick.guitey@sport-ivoire.ci

FranceFabrice Canetfcanet@ffbb.com

IranAshkan Mehriarashkanse7en@gmail.com

LatviaArta Vecvagare

arta.vecvagare@lbs.lv

LebanonGeorges Souieidi

georges_soueidi@lbcgroup.tv

Spain

Juan Dionis

jdionis@feb.es

Indonesia Arena

FIBA Media Operations Manager
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Indonesia Arena

Hovsep Seraydarianhovsep.seraydarian@fiba.basketball73

Broadcast Operations Venue Managers

Date

Opening hours

Date

Opening hours

23/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

1/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

24/08/2023

08:30 – 20:30

2/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

25/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

3/9/2023

09:30 – 21:15

26/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

27/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

28/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

29/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

30/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

31/08/2023

09:30 – 21:15

Emmanuel Szymanek
Geethanjali Lakshmayya

JAK_BOVM@worldcup.basketball

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Indonesia Arena

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TICKETS FOR MEDIA
Where to buy tickets for the fbwc?

Tickets are available for purchase at https://tickets.worldcup.basketball/

WHERE CAN I HAVE MORE
INFORMATION?
Visit our website
https://tickets.worldcup.basketball/or read our FAQS

FMT Passes:-	grant access to the five games thateach team will play in the Group Phase,first and second round (25 August to 3
September)74- eight price categories available75-	
P r i ce s r a n g e f r o m R p 5 4 0 , 0 0 0 t o
Rp9,900,000

Weekend Passes:-	Weekend Pass 1: includes the 4 games
played Aug 26 and 27-	Weekend Pass 2: includes the 4 games
played Sep 2 and 3- eight price categories available-	P r i ce s r a n g e f r o m R p 4 5 0 , 0 0 0 t o
Rp8,100,000
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1Day Passes:-	grant access to 2 games played in thesame day- eight price categories available-	P r i c e s r a n g e f r o m R p2 31, 2 5 0 t o
Rp4,162,500

Single Game Tickets
available June 25
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FINAL PHASE ACTIVITIESTEAMS MEDIA OFFICERS

All-Star Five & TISSOT MVP votingCountryMedia Officer

Email address

Accredited media will be able to vote online for the All-Star Five & the TISSOT MVP. A voting
link and info on the procedure will be sent to the media during the Final Phase via the
Accredited Media WhatsApp Group.

AngolaCarina Andrade Costa

calutaiconsultoriaecomunicacao@gmail.com

Australia

Jacob Holmes

jholmes@australianbasketballers.com.au

BrazilThierry Gozzer

thierry.gozzer@basquetebrasil.org.br

CanadaMatthew Walker

mwalker@basketball.ca

Cape Verde

Suely Nevessuely.neves@caboverde.basketball

China

He Zhuzhuhe@cbasports.net

Cote D’Ivoire

Patrick Guitey

patrick.guitey@sport-ivoire.ci

Dominican Republic

Joel Diplan

joeldiplan@gmail.com•	A player born in 2002 or later

Egypt

Amgad Alghonimy

alghonimy.ebbfed@gmail.com•	Minimum 4 games played at the World Cup

Finland

Mikko Taatila

mikko.taatila@basket.fi

FranceFabrice Canetfcanet@ffbb.com

Georgia

Irakli Pertaia

irakli.pertaia@gbf.ge

Germany

Christoph Büker

bueker@basketball-bund.de

GreeceMenelaos Sevastiadis

mesevastiadis@yahoo.gr

IranAshkan Mehriarashkanse7en@gmail.com

Italy

Francesco D' Aniellof.daniello@fip.it

Japan

Mari Matsumotocommunications@basketball.or.jp

JordanMoumen Sleihatmoumen.abbadi@jbf.jo

LatviaArta Vecvagare

arta.vecvagare@lbs.lv

LebanonGeorges Souieidi

georges_soueidi@lbcgroup.tv

Lithuania

Zygimantas Vingelis

z.vingelis@ltu.basketball

MexicoAlejandra Romo

mexicobasquetbol@gmail.com

Montenegro

Velisa Jovanovic

velisa.jovanovic@prvatv.me

New ZealandJames Craw

james@nz.basketball

Philippines

Carlo Pamintuan

clpamintuan@gmail.com

Puerto Rico

Isamar Normandia

ihnormandia5@gmail.com

SerbiaIvan Ivkovic

1409984@gmail.com

Slovenia

Gregor Brezovec

grega.brezovec@kzs.si

South Sudan

Ivaluba Tabancevalopaalfred@gmail.com

Spain

Juan Dionis

jdionis@feb.es

USA

Renee Felton

rfelton@usabasketball.com

Venezuela

Luis Miguel Nunez

luismiguelndvm@gmail.com

Wanda rising star
The Wanda Rising Star is a new award that FIBA is introducing. Criteria for the award isfollowing:•	The award is based on the player’s individual performances and impact on his team.
Accredited media and FIBA experts vote from a presented shortlist from 4th of
September to 7th of September.

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be communicated via the Accredited Media WhatsApp group.

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The All-Star Five and TISSOT MVP will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on
September 10 in Manila.

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For any media related questions or inquiries(Media Portal, Media Accreditation, Media
Accommodation, VISA Invitation letter, etc.),
the FIBA Media Operations Team remains available toassist you at media.operations@fiba.basketball

FIBA - Internaltional Basketball Federation
5 Route Suisse, PO Box 29
1295 Mies, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 545 00 00
www.fiba.basketball