| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 March 1926 (1926-03-08) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 7 May 2016 (2016-05-08) (aged 90) |
| Position | Referee |
| Officiating career | 1963–1984 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| FIBA Hall of Fame | |
Mario Hopenhaym (8 March 1926 inBuenos Aires,Argentina – 7 May 2016) was a Uruguayan basketball referee.[1] He refereed international games from 1963 to 1984. Tournaments he worked include1964 Olympic Games and1968 Olympic Games,1967 World Championships,1971 World Women's Championship and1975 World Women's Championship. He served as Technical Commissioner in the Olympics in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004. In 2006, he was awarded theFIBA Order of Merit. He was enshrined in theFIBA Hall of Fame in 2007.
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