Europe Well Represented at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026
FIBA has officially announced the officiating team for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026, which will take place in Berlin, Germany, from 4 to 13 September 2026.
On behalf of the FIBA EUROPE Referee Department, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all European officials selected for this prestigious event. A FIBA World Cup nomination represents one of the highest recognitions for an official's dedication, professionalism and consistent performance throughout the years.
The nomination of thirteen referees, two Technical Delegates and one Referee Instructor highlights once again the strength of the European refereeing programme and the quality of the work being carried out across our National Federations and development pathways.
European Referees Nominated
- Ariadna CHUECA (ESP)
- Yann DAVIDSON (MAD)
- Paulina GAJDOSZ (POL)
- Cisil GÜNGÖR (TUR)
- Viola GYORGYI (NOR)
- Boris KREJIC (SLO)
- Wojciech LISZKA (POL)
- Mihkel MÄNNISTE (EST)
- Petar PESIC (SRB)
- Yohan ROSSO (FRA)
- Gatis SALINS (LAT)
- Ventsislav VELIKOV (BUL)
- Martin VULIC (CRO)
European Technical Delegates Nominated
- Maruta EGLITE (LAT)
- Sandra VELCHEVA (BUL)
European Referee Instructor Nominated
- Chantal JULIEN (FRA)
These nominations are the result of sustained excellence, commitment to continuous improvement and outstanding performances at both continental and international competitions. Each nominated official has demonstrated the competence, professionalism and leadership required to represent FIBA officiating at the highest level of women's basketball.
We are proud of your achievement and confident that you will represent European officiating with distinction on the world's biggest stage of women's basketball.
Congratulations to all nominated officials, and we wish you every success at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.