MIES (Switzerland) - The final deadlines to enter FIBA's highly anticipated She Calls Game 2026 initiative are approaching, meaning its time to act for aspiring women who have some media experience and are determined to have basketball as a central part of their career journey.
From holding the mic or a camera, to writing or creating content, FIBA is providing a platform for even more women's voices on the global basketball stage to help tell the story of our amazing sport.
All successful applicants will receive support, guidance and training from a range of FIBA professionals, with some being able to gain experience at the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments during March.
This unique experience could also extend to the showpiece FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany this September. Commentator and content creator roles will form part of FIBA Media's extensive production team for the flagship event.
Last call - make your application now!
Position | Details |
|---|---|
Content Writer | Submit a one-page telling us who you are and why you want to join us, with two editorial pieces via email by February 10. |
Photographer | Submit a one-page telling us who you are and what your experience is in sports photography, also via email by February 10. |
Commentators | Submit a short commentary clip using the provided game moment here. Applications should be submitted via email by February 16. |
Content Creator | Submit a 1-minute POV video from a local basketball game, highlighting its most iconic and emotional moment and showing us where the game lives. Applications to be sent via email by February 23. |
The winners of each position will be announced on April 21 at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Draw, which will take place in Berlin, Germany.
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Be inspired by previous winners
The campaign is a follow-up to the hugely impactful She Calls Game 2022 initiative, which brought a new female voice to the world feed commentary in the shape of Australian, Julia Montesano. That kick-started even more women being part of media teams at various FIBA events.
"It was exciting to win the first-ever She Calls Game competition and a tremendous opportunity to be able to cover such a high-profile event like the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022," reflected Montesano.
"I have been able to use this experience as a launchpad to do even more in the sport - including commentating on many more FIBA basketball games."
Meanwhile, Yaroslava Nemesh from Ukraine was one of the winners of the inaugural She Calls Game project, which focused on photography. She got to show her talents at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 in Sydney, Australia. She has since worked at many more FIBA events.
"A trip to Sydney sounded like a miracle to me, and I still can't believe it," stated Nemesh. "I always wanted to be part of the FIBA team, to work with the best. But I did not think that I would be lucky to go to the Women's World Cup. It was such an honour. This was a great start for me, and it inspired and gave me the strength to go further towards my dream!"
Don't miss out on your chance to follow in the footsteps of Julia and Yaroslava. Beat the buzzer by answering the call and getting your application submitted.
More details here.
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