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2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup trophy tour launches in Beijing

2026-08-10 16:56:29Ecns.cn Editor : Mo Honge ECNS App Download

(ECNS) -- The trophy of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup made its public debut at the seventh "8.8" Beijing Sports Consumption Season on Saturday, marking the official launch of the trophy tour.

Beijing has secured hosting rights for the tournament from 2026 to 2028. FIBA representative Benjamin Gauthier and former French professional player Ronny Turiaf joined Beijing Royal Fighters players at the ceremony.

The launch ceremony of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026 trophy tour. Ronny Turiaf (right), ambassador for the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup and former French professional basketball player, poses for photos with Zou Yuchen (center) and Shen Zijie (left), players of Beijing Royal Fighters. (Photo: FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026)

The launch ceremony of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup trophy tour is held in Beijing, Aug. 8, 2026. Ronny Turiaf (right), ambassador for the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup and former French professional basketball player, poses for photos with Zou Yuchen (center) and Shen Zijie (left), players of Beijing Royal Fighters. (Photo: FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026)

Running until early September, the trophy tour will visit venues including the LEGO FLL Asia Championship, Beijing Service Trade Fair and several universities.

The competition will be held Sept. 22–27 at the National Indoor Stadium, featuring six teams: an NBA G League squad, Argentina’s Boca Juniors, Lithuania’s Rytas Vilnius, Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers, CBA champion Shanghai Sharks and host Beijing Royal Fighters.

(By Helen Mo, intern Xu Wenda)