2009 FIBA Asia Championship for Women

The 2009 FIBA Asia Championship for Women was the 22nd edition of the continental basketball tournament, held from September 26 to October 3, 2009, in Guntur and Visakhapatnam, India. Organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia, the tournament featured twelve national teams competing for the championship title and qualification for the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women. India, as the host nation, aimed to leverage the event to promote women's basketball in the country. The tournament showcased rising talent and fostered competitiveness among Asian teams, with China securing its 14th title. This championship significantly contributed to the development of women's basketball in India and the broader Asian region.