Pau Gasol, a retired NBA legend and Hall of Famer, has been elected as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athlete Representative. He will serve as the new chair, alongside Maya Blotschovska (Poland), Humphrey Kayange (Kenya), and Oluwaseyi Smith (Canada) as vice-chairs. Gasol, previously an IOC member and committee member, will represent athletes' voices in the IOC's highest decision-making bodies. Korean bobsledder Won Yoon-jong, a former Olympian, will also serve as an IOC Athlete Representative alongside Gasol. This marks the third time a Korean has held this position, following Moon Dae-sung and Seung-min Ryu.

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) held a strategic session in Luanda, Angola, reviewing progress in sport development, governance, and infrastructure. Key highlights include exceeding objectives by over 100%, partnerships with FIFA, World Aquatics, FIBA, and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to expand access to sports, and the success of continental events like the African Beach Games and African School Games. The African Athlete Support Programme has also contributed to significant athlete achievements, including Botswana's first Olympic gold medal and Algeria's first gold in artistic gymnastics. ANOCA emphasized the importance of Olympafrica centres and the modernization of national Olympic committee headquarters.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted an AI Engagement Forum to address the integration of artificial intelligence within sports. The forum, held on November 12-13, brought together International Federations (IFs), National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and partners to establish a framework for responsible AI use. The initiative aims to balance technological advancements with ethical considerations, focusing on implementation across various sports. The forum highlighted early initiatives by World Athletics, FIFA, and the International Basketball Federation, while also addressing challenges related to privacy, transparency, and fairness.

FIBA has lifted the suspension on the British Basketball Federation (BBF) on November 7, allowing the men's national team to participate in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. However, BBF remains unable to license domestic competitions. FIBA reached an agreement with Super League Basketball (SLB) to oversee domestic competitions. The sport faces governance crises, with ongoing legal battles with former employees and clubs, involving millions of pounds. UK Sport and Sport England will provide £4.4m (€5mm) in grants over four years. SLB has also been officially recognised by FIBA.

Qatar launched the School Mini World Cup, a tournament for secondary schools, as part of a strategic plan connected to the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, under the supervision of FIBA, in collaboration with the Qatar Basketball Federation and the Qatar School Sports Association. The initiative aims to promote active lifestyles and community participation. The competition is linked to the Qatar Olympic School Program and includes education on basketball history, volunteer work, and event organization. The tournament's first phase runs from November to March, followed by knockout rounds in April and the final in May. The second season will see schools represent nations in the 2027 World Cup.