Azerbaijan Basketball Federation facts for kids
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| Founded | 12 March 1993 |
| Headquarters | Baku |
| FIBA affiliation | 1994 |
| President | Emin Amrullayev |
The Azerbaijan Basketball Federation, also known as ABF, is the main group in charge of basketball in Azerbaijan. Think of it like the boss of basketball for the whole country! It was started on 12 March 1993. The main office for the ABF is in Baku, which is the capital city of Azerbaijan.
The ABF helps run the national basketball teams for Azerbaijan. This includes the men's team and the women's team. They also organize big basketball games and tournaments across Azerbaijan. These events are for both adult teams and younger players too.
The top professional basketball league in Azerbaijan is called the Azerbaijan Basketball League. This is where the best teams in the country play against each other.
What the ABF Does
The Azerbaijan Basketball Federation makes sure basketball is played fairly and grows in the country. They set the rules for games and help train players and coaches. They also work with international basketball groups. This helps Azerbaijan's teams play against teams from other countries.
National Teams
The ABF supports several national basketball teams. These teams represent Azerbaijan in international games.
- The Azerbaijan men's national basketball team plays against other countries.
- The Azerbaijan women's national basketball team also competes internationally.
- There are also youth teams, like the under-20, under-18, and under-16 teams. These teams help young players get better. They prepare them for the adult national teams.
Organizing Competitions
The ABF organizes many basketball competitions. These events are held all over Azerbaijan. They include:
- Leagues for professional teams.
- Tournaments for different age groups.
- Events to find new talented players.
See also
- Azerbaijan men's national basketball team
- Azerbaijan men's national under-20 basketball team
- Azerbaijan men's national under-18 basketball team
- Azerbaijan men's national under-16 basketball team
- Azerbaijan women's national basketball team
