Basketball at the Olympics: A Historical Overview

Men's Basketball

Basketball has been a consistent sport for men at the Summer Olympics since 1936. Prior to its inclusion as a medal sport, basketball was held as a demonstration sport.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The official website of the Tokyo 2020 Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament provides information on the competition schedule, results, statistics, teams, player profiles, news, and more.

Women's Basketball

Women's basketball became an official medal sport at the Olympics in 1976.

Paris 2024 Olympics

The official Paris 2024 Olympics website provides schedule and results for women's basketball, including live updates on athletes and their performance.

Recent News

In the recent women's gold medal game, the United States defeated Japan with a score of 52-23.