As teams across the Pacific prepare for the ultimate U17 Basketball Championships, the official logo for the FIBA Oceania U17 Championships 2023 has been revealed with less than 50 days until the event tips off in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. “The logo references the national emblem of Papua New Guinea, the bird of paradise, complimented by our traditional national colors, red, black and gold.” That’s according to the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea. “The traditional Motuan tattoo design, namely the Revareva, is used across Oceania by various tribes linking Pacific cultures everywhere.” “There is a pulse in the Revareva design that also highlights the intrinsic link shared by the Oceania people.” BFPNG have also included a pink thread on the basketball to recognize and promote awareness for breast cancer which is a core national educational priority in Papua New Guinea (PNG) during the month of October, coinciding with the championships, PinkTober. “We are excited to have this event taking place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea,” said FIBA Executive Director – Oceania, Amanda Jenkins. “Launching this culturally significant logo is a key milestone as we approach event tip-off on October 2.” The FIBA Oceania U17 Championships serve as the first step in the qualification process to the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup. The top two finishers will qualify for the FIBA Asian U18 Championship 2024.