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Basketball in Paraguay is one of the preferred games that is enjoyed and played in the Latin American country. Though soccer is the dominant game in most of the Latin America countries, basketball has managed to carve a niche for itself in the world of sports in the country. There are separate men's and women's groups in Paraguay basketball. Several renowned basketball players have emerged from this country. Basketball at Paraguay is played at international level.
There is a Paraguay National Basketball Team as well as Paraguayan Basketball Federation in the country. The Paraguay National Basketball Team participates in several international basketball championships organized all over the world. This team has made an achievement by securing high places in the South American Basketball Championship. They have also secured good places in FIBA World Championship. The Paraguayan Basketball Federation governs and manages the Paraguay National Basketball Team.
Basketball in Paraguay is not only limited to seniors, but there are teams at under-16, under-18 and under-21 levels. All the players are well-trained and coached in such a way so that they can compete at the highest international levels. Several steps are taken by the Basketball Federation to upgrade the standard of basketball in the country. Paraguay basketball has a bright future in the international sports arena in the years to come.
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