Mies, Switzerland, June 16, 2022: The mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which is to be hosted across three Asian nations, has been unveiled with fans having the opportunity to choose its name through an online competition.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 mascot has been created from a shared vision of three young fans, Caloy from the Philippines, Kota from Japan and Dewi from Indonesia, who all met online and decided to create something unique that would unite basketball fans around the world and represent their three nations.
This newly unveiled mascot is yet to be named as the three young designers wanted fans to be part of this exciting experience.
Therefore, a naming competition is hosted on the official mascot page of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 website, until June 30, and those taking part can enter a draw to win an official Molten ball.
The mascot, which is, in fact, a robot, is programmed to be fun, friendly and sporty. It has terrific dribbling skills and also has a supersonic dunk and will be promoting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 globally and sharing its love for basketball with as many people as possible in the leadup to the event in 2023.
The mascot has also been designed to encourage fans to consider the environment and educate young generations about recycling through its built-in back hoop.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will tip off on August 25 next year and will be hosted for the first time in its history across three countries, the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
Source: https://www.fiba.basketball
