FIBA: International Basketball Federation

The abbreviation 'FIBA' derives from the French 'Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur'. The Word 'Amateur' was dropped in 1986 after the distinction between Amateurs and Professionals was eliminated. The 'A' in FIBA was however left. This was for reasons of tradition and also because of the 'BA' at the beginning of our sport, BASKETBALL!


Who we are

* FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, is an independent association formed by 213 National federations of basketball throughout the world
* FIBA is recognized as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
* FIBA is a non-profit making organization and, in principle, does not pursue any objective of economic character for its own gains
* The headquarters of FIBA are established in Geneva, Switzerland.

What we do

* FIBA establishes the Official Basketball Rules, the specifications for equipment a...

Parable of Two Debtors

40 And Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Say it, Teacher.” 41 “A moneylender had two debtors: one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. 42 “When they were unable to repay, he graciously forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?” 43 Simon answered and said, “I suppose the one whom he forgave more.” And He said to him, “You have judged correctly.” 44 Turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 “You gave Me no kiss; but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss My feet. 46 “You did not anoint My
head with oil, but she anointed My feet with perfume. 47 “For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48 Then He said to her, “Your sins have been for...

lychnobite (LIK-nuh-byt) noun

  One who works at night and sleeps during the day.

[From Greek lychnos (lamp) + bios (life).]

-Anu Garg (words at wordsmith.org)

 "Before the enfeebled of the dull-eyed lychnobite of the press could
  succumb to its influence, the cheerful voice of the magician awoke him."
  Observer Journal (Dunkirk, New York); Nov 5, 1887.