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FIBA earns praise from IOC president for innovative 3-on-3 format
The Youth Olympic Games basketball competition was a highlight for Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who spoke at a press conference this afternoon to assess the success of the inaugural games in Singapore.
Youth Olympic Basketball: Russel Low scores 19 points as Singapore sweep India to finish 17th
Russel Low scored a massive 19 points as the Singapore basketball boys team ended their Youth Olympic Games campaign on a high when they swept India aside 31-20 to finish in 17th place out of 20 teams.
Youth Olympic Basketball: Another heartbreak for Singapore girls as they fall to Chile
Lightning struck the Singapore girls twice as they lost by one point again. This time, they fell 15-16 in overtime to Chile to finish 19th in the Youth Olympic Games FIBA 33 basketball competition.
Youth Olympic Basketball news flash: Singapore boys finish 17th while girls place 19th
Singapore played their final 17th-20th classification matches in the Youth Olympic Games basketball competition.