Behind the Scenes...Canada are the Champions

CAIRO – 10 July 2017: Over the course of nine days there have been 16 teams, great sportsmanship, huge audiences, and many journalists and at the end Canada are the FIBA Under-19 (U19) World Cup Champions.

Canada won the final over Italy 79-60 to win their first ever gold medal, adding a new chapter in Canadian sports history.

While many of the teams’ best players in the tournament played against each other, we picked the 10 best moments in the final.

10 - It was an honor playing with you



9 - Michele Antelli waves Italian flag after receiving his Silver medal



8 - The beauty of scoring three points



7 - Both teams listen to coaches during time out



6 - Amidou Bamba shining in the final





5 - Abu Kigab is a dancer with the ball

4 - Canada dominating the air



3 - A rest during the match



2 - Italian defense failed to stop Emanuel Miller



1 - The Gold medal selfie



Egypt hosted the tournament from July 1 to July 9 at the Cairo International Stadium. The 16 teams will leave Egypt with great memories from the tournament, but whatever your team, your result, your performance, Egypt will always welcome you.