Marshall Islands Basketball Federation

Marshall Islands Basketball Federation is the governing body for the sport of basketball in Marshall Islands.[1] The federation supports Basketball for Good in the Marshall Islands, along with FIBA, the Australian Embassy in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Sport and Extracurricular Program.[2] The Federation also supported the renovation of the Marshallese national gymnasium's basketball court.[3]

History

The Federation was formed in September 1999.[4]

Leadership

The President of the federation is Amata Kabua Jr, the Vice-President is Christopher Makiphie, the 2nd Vice-President is Neri Wase, and the Secretary General is Kirsten Maddison.[1] A previous President was Candice Guavis.[3] Maddison is a 3 time previous competitor at the Micronesian Games.[5]

Affiliations

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rep. of the Marshall Islands Basketball Federation Inc. | About FIBA". about.fiba.basketball. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  2. ^ "Eskella's Mission for Marshallese Youth". about.fiba.basketball. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  3. ^ a b "Marshall Islands starts to prepare for Micronesia Games with new Board". www.fiba.basketball. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  4. ^ "Basketball in RMI". www.infomarshallislands.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  5. ^ "Maddison Ready to Elevate Marshall Islands Basketball". about.fiba.basketball. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  6. ^ "Marshall Islands 203rd National Olympic Committee". International Olympic Committee. February 9, 2006. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  7. ^ "Marshall Islands Taekwondo Federation WT License Requirements" (PDF). World Taekwondo. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 15, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
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