Germany Defeat Serbia to Win First-Ever FIBA Basketball World Cup

Current Context: FIBA Basketball World Cup, Germany beat Serbia 83-77 in the final on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Manila, Philippines. It was Germany’s first-ever World Cup title, and they became the fifth consecutive champion to go unbeaten in the tournament.

• Serbia, on the other hand, suffered another heartbreak after losing the title game for the second time in the last three tournaments.
• They also played without two of their players, Ognjen Dobric and Borisa Simanic, who were injured during the competition.
• Germany was led by Dennis Schroder, who scored 28 points and was named the tournament MVP. He was supported by brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner, who combined for 29 points and 12 rebounds.
• The game was close in the first half, with both teams tied at 47 at halftime. But Germany pulled away in the third quarter with a 22-10 run, and never relinquished the lead despite Serbia’s late rally.

Question:

Q.1 Which country won the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in 2023?
a. Germany
b. Serbia
c. Canada
d. United States