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    Women in Basketball

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    For 2023 to 2027
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    Founded
    1932
    Members
    212
    Regions
    5
    FIBA Foundation Creation
    2008
    First World Cup
    1950
    First Women's World Cup
    1953
    House of Basketball Inauguration
    2013
    3x3 at the Olympics
    2021