Tor Christian has for decades been a respected player in FIBA’s international circles, and has previously held a number of positions there, including as a FIBA ​​Europe board member and FIBA ​​referee for several years. He currently serves as vice president of NBBF, with a special focus on international themes.

– This is not only an achievement for Tor Christian and the recognition he deserves has actually been earned internationally, but also for the development of Norwegian basketball when Norwegians are included in the consideration, said basketball president Jan Hendrik Parmann who was delighted , who also said that there was a long and good process behind the scenes leading up to this election to secure the seat on the board. Parmann particularly highlighted the Nordic cooperation, which supports and actively supports Tor Christian’s candidacy.

Furthermore, Parmann said that this is not only important for Norwegian basketball, but for Norwegian sport as a whole – To have someone who sees sporting policies and at least sporting values ​​with a “Norwegian lens” around the world. The second largest and equally influential international special confederation is extremely important, not only for Norwegian basketball, but for all of Norwegian sport. This is especially given the challenges facing the sport today, said the basketball president.

– It almost feels a little surreal and I’m so proud. I will be an advocate for Nordic values, such as openness, diversity, inclusion and participation. Those who want to play basketball shouldn’t have any obstacles, what I’m thinking about is mainly finances. I’m really looking forward to trying myself at this level, said Tor Christian Bakken.

There were two very satisfied Norwegian delegates after today’s FIBA ​​Congress in Manila, where one of them was elected to the central board of the world’s second largest specialized international federation, FIBA. Former NBBF vice president and FIBA ​​central board member Tor Christian Bakken and president of basketball Jan Hendrik Parmann. (Photo: Norwegian Basketball Association)

Sports president Zaineb Al-Samarai was delighted when we contacted him with the statement: – First of all, congratulations to Tor Christian Bakken and Norwegian basketball, but also to all of Norwegian sport. It’s great that the Norwegian got a seat at the wheel of one of the world’s biggest sports.

Norwegian sport has great ambitions to increase its influence internationally, and with our international strategy we are working to ensure that more people will have an international presence. It’s just amazing!

President of sport at internationals this summer with president Jan Hendrik Parmann by his side. On the far left you can see current FIBA ​​World board member, Tor Christian Bakken.

The following candidates were today elected to the new FIBA​​Central Board​​:

President: Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani

Treasurer: Mr. Ingo Weiss from Germany

Mrs. Carol Callan from America
Mr. Yamil Alejandro Bukele Perez from El Salvador
Mr. Usie Richards of the Virgin Islands
Mrs. Yuko Mitsuya from Japan
Mr. Yao Ming from China
Mrs. Carmen Tocala from Romania
Mr Matej Erjavec from Slovenia
Mr. Asterios Zois from Greece
Mr Tor Christian Bakken from Norway
Mrs. Jubilee Quartei from Palau
Mr. Burton Ross Shipley from New Zealand
Mrs. Pascale Mugwaneza from Rwanda
Mr. Jean-Michel Ramaroson from Madagascar