Europe Returns to Dominate Olympic Basketball

For the first time in 32 years, three of the four Olympic semifinalists are European: France, Germany—who will face each other tomorrow—and Serbia.

In 1992, at the Barcelona Olympics, which were won by the Dream Team, Croatia, Lithuania, and the Unified Team (a unified representation of 12 former Soviet Republics excluding Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) competed for a medal.

The race for the gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games will definitely feature at least one European team, as the semifinal between France and Germany (described by Dirk Nowitzki as the best generation ever) guarantees the presence of one of them in the final. The other semifinal will see the United States face Serbia, offering an exciting clash between two of the world’s basketball powerhouses.

As we approach the semifinals, the basketball tournament in Paris 2024 has already delivered unforgettable moments and thrilling surprises. With the best teams in the world ready to battle for the title, we can only wait to see which nation will prevail and climb to the top step of the Olympic podium.