Chief among its issues are health and safety factors, and the distance between Lille and the French capital.

The basketball venue for Paris 2024 has proved contentious, but after officials had previously expressed concerns over the relocation of group matches, FIBA "conditionally" approved the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, citing "extraordinary reasons invoked by Paris 2024 and the International Olympic Committee (IOC)".

However, it insisted this was "pending confirmation that the FIBA requirements are met, notably those relating to the health and safety of the players and the associated risks".

At its final meeting of the year, the FIBA Players' Commission, chaired by former German player Dirk Nowitzki, "expressed concerns" about the Stade Pierre-Mauroy being used for group matches at Paris 2024.

This included "worries about the health and safety of the players in a stadium with a retractable roof during the summer", and fears that the 225-kilometre distance between Lille and Paris "will essentially prevent the players from having the full Olympic experience", including some teams being required to miss the Opening Ceremony.

The IOC pointed to FIBA's decision to conditionally approve the Stade Pierre-Mauroy earlier this month, and added: "The same venue has been approved by the IHF [International Handball Federation] to host handball, also for 27,000 spectators, and now both the Organising Committee and FIBA will continue to work closely to ensure the best conditions for the athletes and the technical deliverables required for an outstanding basketball competition in 2024."

insidethegames has also asked Paris 2024 for a comment on the Players' Commission's concerns.

IOC Olympic Games executive director Christophe Dubi said earlier this month that FIBA's conditional approval was "excellent news", and claimed "final approval should be looming pretty soon".

He also said there was time "to produce all the refinements that are needed for the optimal conditions to ensure the safety and the wellness of the players".

Basketball group matches in Lille are due to begin on July 27, the day after the Opening Ceremony, and run until August 4.

Knockout ties are then due to be held in Paris at the Bercy Arena from August 6 to 11.

Hall Six of the Arena Paris Sud was the originally planned venue for basketball preliminary phase matches, but concerns were raised over poor ventilation and its nine-metre ceiling.

The Stade Pierre-Mauroy is also set to be used for handball knockout matches at Paris 2024.

Opened in 2012, it has a seating capacity of 50,186, and is home to football team Lille OSC who were Ligue 1 champions in 2021.

As well as football, it has also staged handball, basketball, tennis and rugby events in the past.

It was able to host 27,000 spectators during knockout matches at EuroBasket 2015.

During its meeting, the FIBA Players' Commission praised the organisation of the Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia, and welcomed an additional rest day between matches at the 2026 tournament.

It received an update on next year's men's Basketball World Cup in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, reviewed its action plan on FIBA player mentors and welcomed the adoption of the Safeguarding Policy by the governing body.

The Commission also reviewed ways to optimise travel between professional 3x3 basketball competitions, and was updated on new regulations on agents.