{"id":4210,"date":"2026-01-23T12:47:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iybc-thailand.com\/?page_id=4210"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:36:27","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iybc-thailand.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A GLOBAL STAGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF BASKETBALL STARS<\/h1>\n

The INTERNATIONAL YOUTH BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS (IYBC)<\/strong> is a premier youth basketball event founded in Thailand in 2023
by the Parent Group of Thai Youth Basketball Players. Established with a clear vision to inspire, connect, and elevate young basketball talents,
the IYBC has rapidly grown into a respected international tournament on the global youth basketball calendar.<\/p>\n

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OUR JOURNEY<\/h2>\n

The inaugural IYBC 2023<\/strong>, launched in April, set a strong foundation with a high-level 5-on-5 tournament officially approved by FIBA Asia <\/strong> and supported by the Basketball Sport Association of Thailand (BSAT)<\/strong>. More than 40 teams from four countries\u2014<\/strong>Indonesia, Malaysia,
the Philippines, and Thailand\u2014came together to compete, marking a successful and impactful debut.<\/p>\n

Building on this momentum, the IYBC 2024<\/strong>, held in August, demonstrated remarkable growth and international appeal. Over 800 young athletes from 71 teams representing 12 countries across Asia and Oceania participated, highlighting IYBC\u2019s expanding reach and credibility.<\/p>\n

The momentum continued with IYBC 2025<\/strong>, which once again brought together more than 800 athletes from 69 teams representing
10 countries<\/strong>. By this stage, IYBC had grown beyond a tournament\u2014becoming a dynamic celebration of competition, sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and youth development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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IYBC 2026 | 4TH EDITION<\/h2>

Now entering its 4th edition<\/strong>, the IYBC 2026<\/strong>, approved and accredited by FIBA<\/strong>, aims to further expand its global reach by welcoming young athletes from around the world.<\/p>

The tournament will feature an exciting, high-level 5-on-5 competition<\/strong>, conducted in full accordance with FIBA\u2019s official rules and regulations<\/strong>, reinforcing the IYBC\u2019s commitment to excellence and international standards.<\/p>

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July 24 \u2013 28,\u00a0 2026<\/span><\/div>
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Ruamrudee International School (Minburi Campus), Bangkok, Thailand
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RUAMRUDEE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (www.rism.ac.th)<\/a><\/strong>,
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