China News Agency client March 21, yesterday, former FIBA ​​Secretary-General Borislav-Stankovic died at the age of 94 at his home in Belgrade, Serbia.

The data shows that Borislav-Stankovich has served as the second Secretary-General of the FIBA ​​since 1976 and resigned in 2002. In 2003, he was awarded the title of Honorary Secretary-General of the FIBA. From 1988 to 2005, Stankovic also served as a member of the International Olympic Committee. For his outstanding contribution to basketball, in 2015, Stankovic won the FIBA ​​Lifetime Achievement Award.

Today, the Chinese Basketball Association issued a telegram, which wrote: "Mr. Stankovic has always been very concerned about Chinese basketball. The 2002 World Women's Basketball Championship is the first official FIBA ​​tournament in China. Mr. Stakovic and FIBA ​​strongly support. In addition, the Stankovic Cup Intercontinental Basketball Championship named after him has been successfully held in China for 15 sessions. We will never forget Mr. Stakovic's Basketball support. "

Enclosed full text

International Basketball Federation:

We are deeply saddened to learn about the death of the Honorary Secretary-General of the FIBA, Mr. Borislav Stakovic.

Mr. Stankevich is the leader of the world basketball community. He has devoted his life to the development of the basketball industry and has made great contributions to the world basketball career, which has been admired by everyone. Mr. Stankovic's departure is a huge loss for the international basketball family.

Mr Stankovic has always been very concerned about Chinese basketball. The 2002 World Women's Basketball Championship is the first official FIBA ​​tournament hosted by China. The successful hosting of the tournament cannot be separated from the strong support of Mr. Stankovic and the FIBA. In addition, the Stankovic Cup Intercontinental Basketball Championship named after him has been successfully held in China for 15 times. We will never forget Mr. Stankovic's support for Chinese basketball.

Here, I would like to express my deep condolences and sincere condolences to the families of Mr. Stankovich through and through the FIBA!

Chinese Basketball Association

March 20, 2020