Fiat motors on with Italian basketball

Car maker Fiat has extended its deal as an official partner of the FIP, the governing body of basketball in Italy.

The deal will run for three years, from 2014 to 2016, and extends a partnership that began in 2012.

Fiat’s logo will appear on the shorts of the national men's, women’s and youth teams. The company’s branding will also appear around the edge of the playing courts and on FIP printed material and communications.

Fiat is also a commercial partner of Italy’s national football association, the FIGC, and national Olympic committee, CONI.