Basketball. The most complete and recent results of all Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in basketball (Olympic Games OI-2016) for men and women.
You are in the online section of the site "Basketball. Live results of the 2016 Olympics ”. In this live section of the Summer Olympics, you can always get the most full information and online basketball results of all meetings between the teams participating in the main sporting event of the four-year period. Results of all basketball rounds in the framework of the Olympic Games in Rio, quarter finals, semifinals and finals of the 2016 Olympics, the position of teams in each of the groups "A", "B" ..., the score of all matches and basketball games between all rivals of the Games in Brazil, always online date and time of the start of live broadcasts, with statistics of meetings at home and away. Our site contains the schedule, calendar and sports results of all Olympic basketball competitions. The schedule of matches shows Moscow time. All Olympic Basketball results are displayed online in real time, so you have the most accurate and reliable Summer Olympics live scores. As the game progresses live, the results tables on the site are instantly changed and updated. And, literally, seconds after the final whistle, as quickly as possible, in full, the results of each game of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are published, which allows basketball fans and fans to be aware of all the sporting events of the current summer games!
For the convenience of fans, in all statistical tables of results, we have highlighted the Russian national basketball team and its players, which clearly shows its position in the Olympic tournament. Additionally, in the "Basketball News" and "Basketball Statistics" sections, you can find all the news, analytics, medals, expert opinions, sports reviews and the results of sports meetings of both the main sports events of 2016 and all other events of this season. Watching basketball at the Summer Olympics in South America online and watching the results of basketball, all meetings of the Olympic teams in real time are the realities and requirements of a modern basketball fan. We are discussing results of the 2016 Olympics, we read sports news, sum up the results, give predictions, place bets on basketball teams that will reach the semifinals and finals of OI-2016, write creative emotional blogs, comment on matches, count medals, analyze games, draw conclusions and, of course, cheer for ours ! Go Russia!
Now a little about the main sporting event of 2016. Summer Olympic Games (Summer Olympics) are traditionally held once every four years, this is the 31st olympic tournament starting in 1896. The full official name of the championship " Summer Olympics in Brazil(Summer Olympic Games Brazil 2016) ". This global world tournament is organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In 2016, the world sports championship will be held in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil. The Russian national team is among the favorites of the Brazilian games. The Russian national team is considered one of the strongest at the upcoming Olympics, along with the teams from the USA, China, Germany, Italy. In certain sports disciplines Russians are traditionally successful. Therefore, Russia can safely count on medals in fencing, swimming, shooting, tennis - these are sports where the Russian team predicts to win medals in Rio 2016. The Russians are the undisputed favorites of the 2016 Olympic Games in synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics... Sports experts predict that Russia will have medals for the 2016 Games in single combats: freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, judo, boxing. Representatives of team sports do not plan to leave South America without awards and medals: basketball, volleyball, handball and water polo. Many medals could be expected from athletes, especially in race walking, running, high jumping with and without a pole, weightlifting ..., but the doping scandals and politics did their job, the Russians were banned from performing in these medal-intensive events.
For us, the fans, it remains to follow the results of the basketball competitions, to experience and actively support our favorite athletes, to rejoice at their victories, of which we hope there will be many. Go Russia! We cheer for ours!
One of the most popular sports in the world is basketball. He is on the list Olympic disciplines since 1936, it is quite possible to call him an old-timer. Interesting fact: the first Games to include basketball was attended by its creator James Naismith as a guest of honor. Also basketball championships are held in individual countries, large geographic regions and the world. Women's basketball was included in the 1976 Summer Olympics when they were held in Montreal. Then the USSR team won.
Basketball Games Participants
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, two sets of medals will be played: in men's and women's basketball. 12 teams will take part in each of the disciplines.
The preliminary selection of teams took place during 2015. Participants in the qualifying tournament are almost all countries of the world. Championships and competitions, the winners of which were able to get to the Olympic qualifying tournament (qualifying):
- world championship 2014;
- European Championship 2015;
- America's Championship 2015;
- Oceania Championship 2015;
- Asian Championship 2015;
- African Championship 2015;
- the Olympic qualifying tournament is held in France from 13 to 19 June 2016.
The Olympics assume that teams will play until they win. If the end result is a draw, then the teams will be given an overtime of 5 minutes - extra time that will help determine the winner. Overtime will be given until either team scores the winning goal.
Both men's and women's teams are divided into six groups (baskets). The distribution took place by the method of drawing lots. It took place on March 11, 2016 at the headquarters of the Basketball Federation in Geneva (Switzerland).
Men's basketball:
- Pot 1: USA, Spain
- Pot 2: Venezuela, Argentina
- Basket 3: Nigeria, China;
- Pot 4: Australia, Brazil
- Pot 5: Lithuania and an unknown participant;
Unidentified competitors will be identified when the qualifying event will take place in France in June.
Women's basketball:
- Pot 1: USA, Australia
- Pot 2: Canada, Brazil
- Pot 3: Senegal, Japan
- Pot 4: Serbia, unknown participant;
- Basket 5: 2 unknown participants;
- Basket 6: 2 unknown members.
The same as with men's basketball, the winners of the tournament in France will be added to baskets 4, 5 and 6.
After the baskets, countries are divided into two groups.
- Group A, men: USA, Venezuela, China, Australia, 2 unknown participants.
- Group B, men: Argentina, Spain, Brazil, Lithuania, Nigeria, 1 unknown participant.
- Group A, women: Japan, Brazil, Australia, 3 unknown participants.
- Group B, women: Canada, USA, Senegal, Serbia, 2 unidentified members.
Each team has 12 participants. Five of them play on the field, the rest are waiting for their turn on the bench.
Basketball competition calendar
The venue for the basketball competition is the Barra da Tijuca area.
The basketball championship will take place from August 6 to August 21. The competition will be the same as it was when the London 2012 Summer Olympics were held. Each team will play against everyone else in their group. Two points for a win and one point for a defeat.
The total points will then be calculated, after which the top four teams will advance to the playoffs (quarterfinals). After that, a semi-final will take place, the winners of which will compete for gold, and the losers for bronze.
Competition schedule:
- August 6, 1st round;
- August 7, men, 1st round; women, 1st and 2nd round;
- August 8, 2nd round;
- August 9, men, 2nd round; women, 3rd round;
- August 10, 3rd round;
- August 11, men, 3rd round; women, 4th round;
- August 12, 4th round;
- August 13, men, 4th round; Women, 5th round;
- August 14, 5th round;
- August 15, men, 5th round.
- August 16, Women, Quarterfinals;
- August 17, Men, Quarterfinals;
- August 18, women, semi-finals;
- August 19, men, semi-finals;
- August 20-21, competition finals.
Basketball is a very exciting and entertaining sport. In Lithuania, it is even recognized as national.
Basketball. The most complete and recent results of all Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in basketball (Olympic Games OI-2016) for men and women.
You are in the online section of the site "Basketball. Live results of the 2016 Olympics ”. In this live section of the Summer Olympic Games, you can always get the most complete information and online basketball results of all meetings between the teams participating in the main sports event of the four-year period. Results of all basketball rounds in the framework of the Olympic Games in Rio, quarter finals, semifinals and finals of the 2016 Olympics, the position of teams in each of the groups "A", "B" ..., the score of all matches and basketball games between all rivals of the Games in Brazil, always online date and time of the start of live broadcasts, with statistics of meetings at home and away. Our site contains the schedule, calendar and sports results of all Olympic basketball competitions. The schedule of matches shows Moscow time. All Olympic Basketball results are displayed online in real time, so you have the most accurate and reliable Summer Olympics live scores. As the game progresses live, the results tables on the site are instantly changed and updated. And, literally, seconds after the final whistle, as quickly as possible, in full, the results of each game of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are published, which allows basketball fans and fans to be aware of all the sporting events of the current summer games!
For the convenience of fans, in all statistical tables of results, we have highlighted the Russian national basketball team and its players, which clearly shows its position in the Olympic tournament. Additionally, in the "Basketball News" and "Basketball Statistics" sections, you can find all the news, analytics, medals, expert opinions, sports reviews and the results of sports meetings of both the main sports events of 2016 and all other events of this season. Watching basketball at the Summer Olympics in South America online and watching the results of basketball, all meetings of the Olympic teams in real time are the realities and requirements of a modern basketball fan. We are discussing results of the 2016 Olympics, we read sports news, sum up the results, give predictions, place bets on basketball teams that will reach the semifinals and finals of OI-2016, write creative emotional blogs, comment on matches, count medals, analyze games, draw conclusions and, of course, cheer for ours ! Go Russia!
Now a little about the main sporting event of 2016. The Summer Olympics are traditionally held once every four years, this is the 31st Olympic tournament since 1896. The full official name of the championship " Summer Olympics in Brazil(Summer Olympic Games Brazil 2016) ". This global world tournament is organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In 2016, the world sports championship will be held in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil. The Russian national team is among the favorites of the Brazilian games. The Russian national team is considered one of the strongest at the upcoming Olympics, along with the teams from the USA, China, Germany, Italy. Russians traditionally perform well in certain sports disciplines. Therefore, Russia can safely count on medals in fencing, swimming, shooting, tennis - these are sports where the Russian team predicts to win medals in Rio 2016. The Russians are the undisputed favorites of the 2016 Olympic Games in synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics. Sports experts predict that Russia will have medals for the 2016 Games in single combats: freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, judo, boxing. Representatives of team sports do not plan to leave South America without awards and medals: basketball, volleyball, handball and water polo. Many medals could be expected from athletes, especially in race walking, running, high jumping with and without a pole, weightlifting ..., but the doping scandals and politics did their job, the Russians were banned from performing in these medal-intensive events.
For us, the fans, it remains to follow the results of the basketball competitions, to experience and actively support our favorite athletes, to rejoice at their victories, of which we hope there will be many. Go Russia! We cheer for ours!
