In which country did the 1st World Basketball Championship take place in 1950?
The 1950 FIBA (International Basketball Federation) World Championship, also called the 1st World Basketball Championship – 1950, was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 22 October to 3 November 1950.
Ten nations participated in the inaugural tournament. All competition was held at the Luna Park, Buenos Aires. Argentina claimed the gold medal, by beating the United States 64–50.
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sftcw
I did not know the answer. But Romania, China (in the 1950s) and India are such unlikely choice that makes picking Argentina a very easy choice.
Gary Chadwick
Had no idea, but Argentina being in the Americas seemed the best option.