Madagascar men's national under-16 basketball team
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| FIBA zone | FIBA Africa |
|---|---|
| Coach | Angelot Razafiarivony |
| World Championships | |
| Appearances | None |
| African Championships | |
| Appearances | 2 (2013, 2017) |
| Medals | None |
The Madagascar men's national under-16 basketball team is a national basketball team of Madagascar, governed by the .[1] It represents the country in international under-16 (under age 16) basketball competitions.
History[]
At the 2013 FIBA Africa Under-16 Championship on home soil, they finished fourth, behind champions Angola, Egypt and Tunisia.[2]
At the 2017 FIBA Under-16 African Championship in Mauritius, Madagascar was coached by . The Malagasy recorded four wins in eight games, with one significant victory over , who would go on to finish third behind runners-up Egypt and eventual champions . Overall, Madagascar finished fifth, after beating Rwanda in the Classification Game.[2]
Players of the 2013 team that later capped for the senior national team include Elly Randriamampionona, Kiady Mahery Rabarijoelina and others. From the 2017 squad, Sitraka Raharimanantoanina later followed.[2]
See also[]
- Madagascar men's national basketball team
- Madagascar men's national under-18 basketball team
- Madagascar women's national under-16 basketball team
References[]
- ^ Profile - Madagascar, FIBA.com, Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ^ a b c Madagascar aiming for a podium spot at next FIBA U16 African Championship FIBA, 17 February 2021. Accessed 30 April 2021.
External links[]
- Archived records of Madagascar team participations
- Basketball teams in Madagascar
- Men's national under-16 basketball teams
- National sports teams of Madagascar