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HSBC Arena (Rio De Janeiro)
Farmasi Arena is an indoor arena, indoor multipurpose arena, located in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the indoor arena with largest capacity in the country, with 15,430 people for sports and up to 18,768 for concerts. The arena is named for the Turkish cosmetics company Farmasi through a naming rights deal closed in 2024. Priorly, the arena was sponsored by the American cosmetics company Jeunesse Global from 2017 to 2023, and British bank HSBC. The arena was completed in July 2007 and was first known as Arena Olímpica do Rio ''(Rio Olympic Arena)'', which it was known as during the 2016 Summer Olympics. From December 2007 to March 2008, plus the months between Jeunesse's deal expiring and Farmasi taking over, it was known as RioArena. Sports The arena was built to host Basketball at the 2007 Pan American Games, basketball and Gymnastics at the 2007 Pan American Games, gymnastics during the 2007 Pan American Games. In December 2007, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball At The 2007 Pan American Games
Basketball at the 2007 Pan American Games took place at the indoor arena in the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, Autódromo de Jacarépagua in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an arena which was built specially for the Pan Am Games. Brazil national basketball team, Brazil was the reigning Pan American champion in the men's competition, while Cuba national basketball team, Cuba defended its title in the women's competition. Each competition had eight teams divided in two groups. In each group, each team played against all others once and the two best advanced to the semifinals. The two latter in each group played in 5th to 8th classification matches. The women's competition started on July 20 with the final held on July 24. The men's competition began on July 25, with the finals on July 29. Men's Qualification Three teams automatically qualified to compete in this tournament, the hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States. The rest qualified through two regional tournaments. Group A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginásio Do Ibirapuera
Ginásio do Ibirapuera (), officially named Ginásio Estadual Geraldo José de Almeida is an indoor sporting arena located in , . The of the arena is 11,000 people and it was opened on 25 January 1957. It is used mostly for volleyball matches. Events Named after famous sports broadcaster and spor ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maccabi Tel Aviv BC
Maccabi World Union, Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club (), known for sponsorship reasons as Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (), is a professional basketball club based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The team plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, Ligat HaAl (the top tier of Israeli basketball), and internationally in the EuroLeague. Maccabi Tel Aviv is known as one of the best teams in Europe, having won 6 Euroleague titles since joining, and having sent numerous players to the NBA draft. The club was established in the mid-1930s, as part of the Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv Sports Club, which had been founded in 1906. With six EuroLeague championships (including the 2001 FIBA SuproLeague), one Adriatic League championship, 57 Israeli Basketball Premier League championships, 45 Israeli Basketball State Cup, Israeli State Cup titles, and 11 Israeli Basketball League Cup, Israeli League Cup titles, Maccabi has been the most successful basketball team in Israel, and is also one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA Intercontinental Cup
The FIBA Intercontinental Cup, previously known to as the FIBA World Cup for Champion Clubs and the FIBA Club World Cup, is an annual international men's basketball competition organised by FIBA, the sport's global governing body. The competition features the club champions of the five FIBA continental confederations, as well as one representative from the NBA G League. Historically, its purpose has been to gather the premier basketball sports club, clubs from each of the world's geographical zones, and to officially decide the best basketball club of the world, which is officially crowned as the world club champion. The World Cup for Clubs has been contended mainly by the champions of the continents and/or world geographical regions that are of the highest basketball levels. Instead of the National Basketball Association (NBA) champions, which is widely considered the most prestigious basketball league in the world, the North American spot is usually allocated to the champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 FIBA Intercontinental Cup
The 2014 FIBA Intercontinental Cup was the 24th edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for men's professional basketball clubs and the 23rd edition of the tournament being in the form of a true intercontinental tournament for clubs. The 2 game aggregate score tournament took place at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 26 and September 28, 2014, in order to determine the world club champion. The tournament was contested between the 2013–14 season EuroLeague champions, Maccabi Electra, and the 2014 FIBA Americas League champions, Flamengo. Series summary ''Flamengo won the series by aggregate score 156-146.'' Game 1 Game 2 Rosters Referees * Recep Ankarali * Jorge Vázquez * Daniel Hierrezuelo Source: MVP * Nicolás Laprovíttola - ( Flamengo) References External links *2014 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Official Site [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Capital One Arena, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. an arena they share with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Georgetown University men's basketball team. The team is owned by Ted Leonsis through Monumental Sports & Entertainment. The franchise was established in 1961 as the Chicago Packers in Chicago, Illinois; they were renamed the Chicago Zephyrs in the following season. In 1963, they moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and became the Baltimore Bullets, taking the name from a previous team of the same name. In 1973, the team moved to the Washington metropolitan area and changed its name first to the Capital Bullets, then the following season to Washington Bullets. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16, 1966, and played its first game during the 1966–67 NBA season. The Bulls play their home games at the United Center, which they share with the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks; both teams previously played at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium. The Bulls saw their greatest success during the 1990s when they played a major part in popularizing the NBA worldwide. They are known for having one of the NBA's greatest dynasties, winning six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998 with two three-peats. All six of their championship teams were led by Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and coach Phil Jackson. The Bulls are the only NBA franchise to win multiple championships while never losing an NBA Finals series i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pantoja Vs
Pantoja may refer to: People with Pantoja as first or only surname * Doña Ana de Pantoja, a fictional character in José Zorrilla's play Don Juan Tenorio * Antonia Pantoja (1922–2002), Puerto Rican educator, social worker, feminist, civil rights leader and founder of the ASPIRA Association, a Hispanic non-profit organization * Alexandre Pantoja, UFC Fighter * Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo (born 1944), award-winning Filipina author * Diego de Pantoja (1571–1618), Spanish Jesuit and missionary to China who accompanied Matteo Ricci in Beijing * Dr Dimas Pantoja, a fictional character portrayed by Jorge Enrique Abello in the 1996 production of La Viuda de Blanco * Dominga Pantoja Nique (1889–2007), Peruvian supercentenarian who was aged 117 years 279 days at her death * Super Crazy, nickname of Francisco Pantoja Rueda (born 1973), Mexican professional wrestler * Isabel Pantoja (born 1956), contemporary Spanish singer * Juan Pantoja de la Cruz (1553–1608), Spanis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teixeira Vs
Teixeira (, ) is a Galician-Portuguese surname based on the toponym ''Teixeira'', derived from ''teixo'' "yew tree" (Latin ''taxus''). The progenitors of the name were a "Noble Portuguese Marrano family, originally bearing the surname of Sampayo," and the Teixeira coat of arms was conferred "in accordance with a decree of King Philip IV of Spain" in 1643.''The Jewish Encyclopedia'' (1912), p. 75. A less frequent variant spelling is '' Texeira''. The variant ''Técher'' is common in the highlands of Reunion Island, notably in the Cilaos area. List of people called Teixeira Notable people with the surname include: Historical * Tristão Vaz Teixeira (1395–1480), Portuguese navigator and explorer * Luís Teixeira (16th century), Portuguese Jesuit cartographer, mathematician and humanist * Bento Teixeira (1560–1618), Portuguese writer * Pedro Teixeira Albernaz (1595–1662), Portuguese cartographer * Pedro Teixeira (died 1640), Portuguese explorer * António Teixeira (compos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nunes Vs
Nunes is a common Portuguese surname. Origin: Germanic patronymic (son of Nuno). The name itself is believed to be either of Latin "Nunnus, Nonnus", or Celtic etymology.Lidia Becker (2009), ''Hispano-romanisches Namenbuch: Untersuchung der Personennamen vorrömischer, griechischer und lateinisch-romanischer Etymologie auf der Iberischen Halbinsel im Mittelalter (6.–12. Jahrhundert)'' (De Gruyter), pp. 773ff. Not Jewish in origin but some Sephardic Jews adopted this name. Notable people with the name Business, arts, entertainment, and media * Clara Nunes (1942–1983), Brazilian samba musician * Emmanuel Nunes (1941–2012), Portuguese composer * Julia Nunes (born 1989), American singer and songwriter * José Maurício Nunes Garcia (1767–1830), Brazilian classical composer * Lygia Bojunga Nunes (born 1932), Brazilian author of children's books * Neil Nunes (born 1980), British continuity announcer * Pedro Nunes (1502-1578), Portuguese mathematician, cosmographer, and professor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rousey Vs
Ronda Jean Rousey ( ; born February 1, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, actress, and former judoka and mixed martial artist. She is best known for her tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and WWE. She was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo by winning bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Lynn Roethke had previously won a silver medal in the 1988 Olympics, but her medal was not counted toward the US medal count due to Women's Judo being a demonstration sport. Rousey began her mixed martial arts (MMA) career with King of the Cage in 2011. She soon joined Strikeforce, becoming their last Women's Bantamweight Champion, holding the championship until Strikeforce was acquired by the UFC. Rousey was part of the UFC's first female fight at UFC 157, was their inaugural Women's Bantamweight Champion, and held the record for most UFC title defenses (6) by a female, until being surpassed by Valentina Shevchenko in 2022. Rousey retired from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
