FIBA Keeps World Cup Title Untitled, Citing Eligibility Debate

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis confirmed that the federation’s flagship tournament will remain the “FIBA Basketball World Cup” without a “men’s” prefix. The Central Board has held the current name for the moment, arguing that adding a gender label would not devalue or elevate the women’s World Cup. Zagklis linked the naming decision to broader questions about who may compete in each competition, noting that FIBA is reviewing transgender eligibility and has set up an interim approach while it gathers basketball‑specific data. A Gender Eligibility Committee will present recommendations to the Central Board in early 2027, and until then no transgender athletes can receive eligibility approval. The discussion follows the WNBA’s own debate over sex‑based rules, but FIBA’s process remains distinct and formal.