Over the weekend, the world witnessed the thrilling finale of the Basketball World Cup, with Germany taking the crown. Our marketing team was inspired by the photos documenting the team’s celebrations and wanted to share these with our readers along with sharing more about this sporting tale of history makers.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup is an international basketball championship tournament organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the sport’s global governing body. Held every four years since its inauguration in 1950, it serves as the primary qualifier for the Olympic basketball tournament, with the top teams earning their places at the next Olympic Games. National teams from around the world compete for the title of world champion, and it stands as one of the most prestigious tournaments in international basketball, second only to the Olympics in terms of significance.
Inside the locker room of Champions 🏆 #FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/y0D0fPbHu4
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 12, 2023
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was a unique edition of the international basketball championship, co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. This landmark event marked the first time that the tournament has been jointly held by multiple nations across different geographical areas.
The games were distributed among the host countries, with each offering its distinct cultural backdrop and passionate fan base, ensuring a diverse and vibrant atmosphere. This collaboration between the three nations has been testament to the unifying power of sport and the growing appeal of basketball in the Asia-Pacific region.
Few men happier than Johannes Thiemann right now 🥳#FIBAWC x #WinForDeutschland 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/uvylWGMiKp
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 13, 2023
The FIBA Basketball World Cup trophy, also known as The Naismith Trophy, is an emblem of global basketball supremacy, and was meticulously crafted by our team of Master Goldsmiths and Silversmiths at Thomas Lyte.
Drawing from our fusion of expertise in traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques, we handcrafted the masterpiece that Germany have undoubtedly been celebrating with ever since their famous victory this weekend. Made primarily of sterling silver, with gold plating, the elegant trophy signifies the ultimate achievement in basketball.
Battled like a warrior. Celebrated like a king. 👑#FIBAWC x #WinForDeutschland 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/gCnUyBSQx5
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 13, 2023
Undefeated across the whole tournament with a record of 8-0, the German basketball team won a thrilling final 83-77 against an impassioned Serbia. Germany are now 11th in global rankings and were led by NBA players Dennis Schroder and Johannes Voigtmann, Schroder was named the tournament MVP (most valuable player). The final drew an audience of over 4 million viewers.
Franz Wagner is just getting started. 🏆 #FIBAWC x #WinForDeutschland 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/gkXEzXybVY
— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) September 13, 2023
Photos emerged on social media on Wednesday 13th September as the German team took the trophy back to a sponsor’s headquarters in Frankfurt, and Thomas Lyte’s marketing team were inspired to share these images with you across throughout this journal entry.
From all at Thomas Lyte, congratulations to Germany’s Basketball Team for becoming #historymakers, and to our wonderful clients FIBA for a successful and groundbreaking tournament.
Undefeated. World Champions. 🏆
🇩🇪 81-63 🇯🇵
🇩🇪 85-82 🇦🇺
🇩🇪 101-75 🇫🇮
🇩🇪 100-73 🇬🇪
🇩🇪 100-71 🇸🇮
🇩🇪 81-79 🇱🇻
🇩🇪 113-111 🇺🇸
🇩🇪 83-77 🇷🇸#FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/Q2qOxP7Ah7— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 10, 2023
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