Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Norman Isaac Appointed FIBA U-18 Asia Cup Event Director
A very experienced basketball official named Norman Isaac has been chosen to lead a big junior basketball tournament.
The tournament is called the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 for Men.
The 16 best junior national teams from Asia and Oceania will take part.
The top four teams will get to play in the Under-19 Basketball World Cup in 2026.
The games will take place in Ahmedabad, India, from August 13 to 23.
Mr. Isaac used to be a basketball player himself and later became a referee.
He was even the first Indian to be promoted by FIBA as a Technical Delegate.
He was picked for this job because of his long international experience and skill in running basketball events.
Veteran basketball administrator Norman Isaac has been appointed Event Director for the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 for Men.
The tournament will be hosted at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Naranpur, Ahmedabad, from August 13 to 23.
The competition will feature the top 16 national teams from Asia and Oceania.
The top four teams will earn qualification for the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup 2026.
Isaac is Chairman of the Technical Commission of the Basketball Federation of India and the first Indian promoted by FIBA as a Technical Delegate.
- Who
- Norman Isaac, veteran basketball administrator and international FIBA official, appointed as Event Director.
- What
- Appointment of the Event Director for the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 for Men.
- When
- The tournament runs from August 13 to 23, 2026.
- Where
- Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium, Naranpur, Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- The appointment reflects confidence in Isaac's international expertise and administrative experience.
- Event Director
- Norman Isaac
- Tournament
- FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 for Men
- Venue
- Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium, Naranpur, Ahmedabad
- Dates
- August 13–23, 2026
- Participants
- Top 16 national teams from Asia and Oceania
- Qualification
- Top four teams qualify for the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup 2026
- Isaac's Roles
- Chairman, BFI Technical Commission; General Secretary, Hyderabad District Basketball Association
- Milestone
- First Indian promoted by FIBA as Technical Delegate