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ELPA Statement on Euroleague Board Decisions Regarding Competition Calendar
PRESS RELEASE EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) 15 April 2026 Following the Euroleague Basketball (EB) Board Meeting of 14 April 2026, the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) welcomes the continued growth ambitions of EB and the recognition of player-related...
Athlete Unions Contribute to Adoption of ILO Guidelines to Strengthen Protection of Professional Athletes
Representatives of athlete unions from around the world, including Alexander Engelhard, Secretary General of the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA), participated in negotiations at the International Labour Organization (ILO), resulting in the adoption of...
ELPA Statement on Travel Disruptions Affecting EuroLeague Players
Over the last four days, the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) has been in direct contact with several EuroLeague players who were impacted by travel disruptions in the UAE. Working closely with the relevant stakeholders, ELPA has actively supported and...
PAB #29 SHOULDER ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT INJURIES AFTER CONTACT: WHAT EVERY BASKETBALL PLAYER NEEDS TO KNOW
Performance Advisory Board – Euroleague Players Association (Authors: Baris Kocaoglu, Igor Jukic, Julio Calleja-González, Francesco Cuzzolin, Mar Rovira, Jaime Sampaio, Antonio Santo) INTRODUCTION One of the most common shoulder problems encountered by basketball...
ELPA represented at the Sports Business Classroom during the NBA All-Star week
Boštjan Nachbar, Managing Director of ELPA and one of the voices shaping European basketball’s future took the stage at the Sports Business Classroom (SBC) during NBA All-Star week in Los Angeles. Speaking to a packed room of...
ELPA Financial Literacy Webinar empowers EuroLeague players.
EuroLeague Players' Association continues its commitment to players' long-term success reaching beyond the game. On January 13th, ELPA hosted an exclusive Financial Literacy webinar tailored specifically for current and former EuroLeague players, a vital step in...
PAB NEWSLETTER #28 PERFORMANCE INFRASTRUCTURE OUTSIDE OF THE BASKETBALL CLUB
How Private Space, Lifestyle and Daily Habits Shape Athletic Performance (Authors: Igor Jukic, Julio Calleja-González, Francesco Cuzzolin, Baris Kocaoglu, Mar Rovira, Jaime Sampaio, Antonio Santo) INTRODUCTION: WHEN A PLAYER LEAVES THE GYM, HIS PERFORMANCE IS ONLY...
PAB NEWSLETTER #27 THE SCIENCE BEHIND PLAYER LOAD MANAGEMENT
Authors: Francesco Cuzzolin, Jaime Sampaio, Julio Calleja-González, Igor Jukic, Baris Kocaoglu, Mar Rovira, Antonio Santo.GAME AFTER GAME, SEASON AFTER SEASON: THE SCIENCE BEHIND PLAYER LOAD OWNERSHIP In EuroLeague basketball, every game counts - literally. In the...
ELPA LEADERSHIP ENGAGES IN GLOBAL PLAYER DIALOGUE AT WPA MEETINGS IN ROME
Rome, 21 September 2025 – The EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) joined fellow player unions from across the world at the World Players Association (WPA) meetings in Rome, where leaders gathered to exchange strategies, share experiences, and strengthen...
EUROLEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION HELD ITS ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Barcelona, 18 September, 2025 – The EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) hosted its annual General Assembly 2025 in Barcelona, bringing together players, leadership, and key partners to shape the future for players within Europe’s top basketball club competition....