Spain’s women’s basketball team claimed the silver medal after falling to Belgium 65-67 in the final of the 2025 EuroBasket, held across Hamburg (Germany), Brno (Czech Republic), Bologna (Italy), and Athens (Greece) since June 18.
This marks Spain’s 12th medal at the European championship, with 11 of those coming in the 21st century. The country now holds four golds, three silvers, and five bronzes. Let’s take a closer look at the all-time medal table from the 40 editions of the tournament.
According to historical records, the Soviet Union leads with 21 golds, 1 silver, and no bronzes for a total of 22 medals. Spain follows with 12 medals (4 golds, 3 silvers, 5 bronzes), tied with France (2 golds, 8 silvers, 2 bronzes). Russia has 8 medals (3 golds, 3 silvers, 2 bronzes), while the Czech Republic (1 gold, 8 silvers, 8 bronzes) and Bulgaria (1 gold, 5 silvers, 4 bronzes) also feature prominently. Belgium, despite its recent rise, has 2 golds and 2 bronzes (no silver). Other nations like Serbia (2 golds, 4 silvers, 3 bronzes), Italy (1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronzes), and Lithuania (1 gold, 1 silver) have also left their mark.
In the 21st century, Spain has missed the podium only twice: in Poland 2011 and Valencia 2021. Ranked 5th in the FIBA world rankings and second among European powers, no other European team has been as dominant in recent years.
Looking at recent winners, Belgium took gold in 2025 and 2023, with Spain silver in both years. Serbia won gold in 2021 and 2015, while France claimed gold in 2009 and 2001. Spain’s golds came in 2019, 2017, 2013, and 1993. The full roll of champions by year spans from Italy in 1938 to the Soviet Union’s dominance through the 1950s–1980s, and the more diverse winners of the modern era.
