Basketball

Basketball made its Olympic debut at the Berlin 1936 Games for men, with the women’s competition added at Montreal 1976. The Olympic programme features both men’s and women’s tournaments, each comprising 12 teams competing under international (FIBA) rules across a group stage followed by knockout rounds to determine medal winners.

In recent years, the 3x3 format has also been introduced, providing a shorter, faster version of the game alongside the traditional five-a-side competition.