Basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Nineteenth Appearance

Basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics was the nineteenth appearance of the sport of basketball as an official Olympic medal event. It took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Men's Tournament

The men's basketball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro began on August 6 and ended on August 21. The United States won the gold medal, their third consecutive gold medal in the event.

Conclusion

The 2016 Summer Olympics was a successful event for basketball. The competition was fierce, and the games were exciting. The United States once again proved to be the dominant force in the sport, but other countries are making progress. Basketball is a global game, and the Olympics is a great opportunity to see the best teams in the world compete against each other.