THE Pinoy Bahrain Basketball League (PBBL) has officially opened its PBBL Charity Basketball Tournament 2018.
The first conference of the first season was inaugurated at A’Ali Cultural Sports Club. The guest speaker was Philippine Ambassador Alfonso Ver.
A total of 32 participating teams will display their basketball skills to take home the championship crown.
Winners of special awards were announced, including the trophy for the three-point shootout contest won by Vicente Marcos and the slam dunk contest won by Cary Cuerpo. The Best in Uniform title was won by Team Kapamilya HQ 181, and the much-awaited PBBL’s Best Muse award went to Maria Rowena Lliadis of Team KIB Warriors/LBC.
The tournament 2018 is made possible by Mabuhay Marketing Company, Uno Premier Bahrain, Jollibee, K & A Event Planners, Reem Events Management, SBP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and Eled Productions, along with the team sponsors: Kia – Bin Hindi Motors, Sany Heavy Equipment, Zenjex/Gilas Pilipinas, Al Ghanah Group, White Hawks Security, Tausug, Bahrain Slashers, Team EB, Jonis Bakery, Delta Mechanical Services, Discover Islam, Kapamilya HQ 181, Magilas, Team Maranao, Dota, Jahnmar, KIB Warriors/LBC, Hoops, Starbucks, Urban Slice Pizza, Sumo Restaurant, Hastag, The Foundry, Texas Roadhouse, Blueprint, Metaplex, Aeroflyers, Danish Contracting, Lasheen Jewelry, Unified Team BM and Kimpura Restaurant.
PBBL games will be held every Friday from 7am to 4pm at A’Ali and Al Ahli Club in Zinj. For more information or sponsorship of the event, contact Daryll Soriano on 38843965.