The new logo for the 2014 World Basketball Cup has made its debut today. The slogan is “The Basketball Dance”.

“Two hands, symbolising the body part most directly involved in both basketball and Spanish dance, create a dynamic graphic that blends expressive gestures. The colourful design – inspired by the palette of colours found in the FIBA logo – pays tribute to Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.”

Also new, FIBA has officially changed the name of the former, World Basketball Championships to the World Basketball Cup. Since 1950, the World Championship held the name however it will change to represent the event as an International Basketball stage for the best players in the world.

Barcelona has been confirmed and selected as the official site of the 2014 World Basketball Championships. The games will be played in Palau Sant Jordi with capacity of 20,000 spectators. The decision was made by the FIBA Central Board in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Barcelona will host half of games competition beginning at the Eighth-Finals, Quarterfinals and Semifinals. Madrid will host the medal games.

The games of the first round will be played in Bilbao, Granada, Las Palmas, Gran Canaries and Seville.