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Dogus Balbay joins ELPA for a powerful talk with ANGT players in Abu Dhabi
As part of the ELPA’s Final Four activities in Abu Dhabi, young players participating in the Adidas Next Generation Tournament (ANGT) were treated to an engaging and insightful conversation by Bostjan Nachbar, Managing Director of ELPA, featuring Dogus Balbay,...
EuroLeague Players Association announces the 5th edition of the ELPA Players’ Choice Awards, sponsored by Hyperice
The EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) is proud to announce the 5th edition of the ELPA Players’ Choice Awards, sponsored by Hyperice - an annual initiative designed to honor EuroLeague players who exemplify excellence, leadership, and positive impact, as voted...
EuroLeague Players Association Announces “ELPA Overtime” Event at the Final Four In Abu Dhabi
The EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) is thrilled to announce "ELPA Overtime," an exclusive networking event during the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, bringing together the heart and soul of European basketball - its legendary players, partners, basketball...
ELPA and Group1 partner to deliver premium concierge services for EuroLeague players and their families
ELPA is proud to announce a new partnership with Group1 agency to provide EuroLeague players and their families with a world-class, full-service travel and lifestyle concierge experience. This collaboration reflects ELPA’s broader vision of treating its members as...
ELPA statement on NBA/FIBA announcement to explore new basketball league in Europe
European basketball has grown tremendously over the past decade. Like never before, European players are leaving their mark on the NBA. Vice versa, American players have become icons of Europe’s top basketball competition, the EuroLeague, which in itself has become...
Understanding the EuroLeague “Competitive Balance Standards”
I. OVERVIEW The Competitive Balance Standards (CBS) are the next step in the evolution of the existing EuroLeague Financial Stability and Fair Play Regulations. The new set of financial regulations is designed to increase competitive balance, control spending and...
PAB Newsletter #26 – Basketball Players and Ramadan: Nutritional Strategies and Performance Optimization
Authors: Francesco Cuzzolin, Jaime Sampaio, Julio Calleja-González, Igor Jukic, Baris Kocaoglu, Mar Rovira, Antonio Santo. Basketball, Ramadan, and Performance Impact Basketball is a high-intensity sport that demands both explosive movements (such as sprints,...
World Player Health and Safety Summit highlights need for player centred change
UNI World Players, a sector of UNI Global Union, in partnership with the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA), successfully convened the inaugural Player Health and Safety Summit in Mataró, Spain, from January 29-30, 2025. Bringing together almost 80 participants...
PAB Newsletter #25 – The Hidden Risk of Prolonged Game Minutes
Authors: Francesco Cuzzolin, Jaime Sampaio, Julio Calleja-González, Igor Jukic, Baris Kocaoglu, Mar Rovira, Antonio Santo. Basketball games have evolved into fast-paced and intense contests, necessitating constant adaptations in training methodologies and coaching...
One more year for ELPA’s partnership with ISDE
The EuroLeague Players’ Association is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with ISDE (Institute of Law and Economics), a globally recognized institution specializing in legal and business education. This collaboration reinforces the commitment of ELPA...