The first Basketball World Cup
In 1950, Argentina hosted, and won, the inaugural Basketball World Cup
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
February 23, 20238m 59s
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Show Notes
In 1950, Argentina hosted the inaugural Basketball World Cup for ten teams from around the world.
Argentina beat the USA 64–50 in the final in Buenos Aires on 3 November.
Rachel Naylor speaks to Ricardo González, Argentina's captain.
(Photo: Ricardo González in 2023. Credit: María Eva González)