Women's basketball tournament in the Olympics started in 1976, which was a significant milestone for the sport. It was 4 decades after the men's tournament made its debut in the Olympics in 1936. In the very first tournament of women's basketball in the Olympics only six teams featured in a round-robin format. The major change came in 1996 when the women's tournament adopted the current format of 12 teams.
FIBA (International Basketball Federation) oversees the organization of both men's and women's Olympic basketball tournaments, working in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee.
Most gold medals wins in women's basketball
The United States holds the record for the most gold medals in women's Olympic basketball. The USA women's team has won nine gold medals in 11 Olympic appearances as of July 2024.
The USA women's basketball team's prowess has earned them numerous accolades. They've been named USA Basketball Team of the Year six times, a record in itself. In 1996, they also received the prestigious USOC Team of the Year award.
Their Olympic record is particularly impressive, with 72 wins and only 3 losses as of July 2024. The team has maintained an unbeaten streak in Olympic games since 1992, and they haven't lost in any major tournament since 2006. This extraordinary run of success cements their status as one of the most dominant teams not just in basketball, but in all Olympic sports.
FAQs
A. The USA women’s basketball team has won nine gold medals in the history of the Olympics.
A. Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have the most medals (five gold) in women's basketball in Olympics.
A. The USA Women’s basketball team has won 7 gold medals consecutively from 1996 to 2020.
A. The women’s basketball tournament will start on July 28th and finals will be on August 11th.
