FIBA, which stands for Fédération Internationale de Basketball, is the International Basketball Federation.
It is an association of national basketball organizations from around the world.
FIBA governs and oversees international basketball competitions for both men and women. The federation sets the rules and regulations for the sport of basketball worldwide.
It also organizes major tournaments like the FIBA Basketball World Cup every four years. FIBA was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Mies, Switzerland. The organization currently has 212 member nations across five regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Some of the key responsibilities of FIBA include defining the official basketball rules and specifying equipment standards.