Schedule Of Basketball Events

Dr. James Naismith, rightly called the father of basketball, is the brain behind the invention of this sport. This Canadian physical education teacher came up with a game that could be played indoors to maintain body fitness during extreme winter. The first basketball match was played in the year 1891 in December between France and Estonia. Men's basketball acquired position in the Olympic programme in 1936 Berlin Games whereas for the Women's event was introduced at Montreal Games in 1976. This game with straightforward rules has gained popularity throughout the world, thanks to the official declaration of considering basketball as an Olympic sport in 1930. A large crowd awaits the venue to witness their favorite sport at the major temporary London Olympics 2012 played in Basketball Arena and North Greenwich Arena. Read more and collect information on the schedule of events and secure your place on the stands to support your favorite basketball team.

Basketball Events In London 2012 Olympics
Twelve teams will be divided into two groups A and B with 6 teams in each group. The teams have to play with the other five teams in the same group and based on this the first four teams would enter the quarterfinals. The teams in the fifth and sixth position will be eliminated from Olympics.

28 July 2012, Saturday
Women's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

29 July 2012, Sunday
Men's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

30 July 2012, Monday
Women's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

31 July 2012, Tuesday
Men's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

01 August 2012, Wednesday
Women's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

02 August 2012, Thursday
Men's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

03 August 2012, Friday
Women's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

04 August 2012, Saturday
Men's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

05 August 2012, Sunday
Women's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

06 August 2012, Monday
Men's Preliminary Matches
Venue: Basketball Arena

07 August 2012, Tuesday
Women's Quarterfinal
Venue: Basketball Arena

08 August 2012, Wednesday
Men's Quarterfinal
Venue: North Greenwich Arena

09 August 2012, Thursday
Women's Semifinal
Venue: North Greenwich Arena

10 August 2012, Friday
Men's Semifinal

11 August 2012, Saturday
17:00 - 19:00: Women's Bronze Medal Game
21:00 - 23:00: Women's Gold Medal Game
Women's Victory Ceremony
Venue: North Greenwich Arena

12 August 2012, Sunday
11:00 - 13:00: Men's Bronze Medal Game
15:00 - 17:30: Men's Gold Medal Game
Men's Victory Ceremony
Venue: North Greenwich Arena

Participating Teams

Men
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, France, Great Britain, Spain, Tunisia, USA for Olympic Qualifying Tournament 1, Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2, Olympic Qualifying Tournament 3.

Women
Angola, Australia, Brazil, China, Great Britain, Russia, USA for Olympic Qualifying Tournament 1, Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2, Olympic Qualifying Tournament 3, Olympic Qualifying Tournament 4, Olympic Qualifying Tournament 5.

Events
Basketball Men and Basketball Women

Number Of Players
There must be a minimum of 10 players and a maximum of 15 players in a team according to NBA. The team will have five starters and five reserves or bench players. It is mandatory that the five members from each time should be on the court at any time, on the failure of which the other team automatically wins.