BASKETBALL – BAHRAIN Olympic Committee (BOC) vice-president and Manama Masters organising committee chairman Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed yesterday the importance of concerted efforts to ensure the success of the Fiba 3x3 World Tour event, which will be held in the kingdom for the fourth consecutive year this November 20 and 21.
The premier street basketball competition is to be played under the guidance of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) chairman, and BOC president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Shaikh Isa chaired an organising committee meeting, attended by Bahrain Basketball Association president Eng Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, GSA CEO Dr Abdulrahman Askar, BOC secretary general Faris Al Kooheji, and representatives of the various entities concerned with putting the event together.
Shaikh Isa highlighted the necessity of following up on all organisational, technical, and media preparations for the Manama Masters in order to ensure a distinguished hosting that reflects the status of the kingdom and its ability to stage major international sporting events.
The meeting also reviewed all work plans and arrangements related to hosting the Fiba 3x3 World Tour, including logistical and marketing matters, coordination mechanisms between relevant parties, as well as the programmes accompanying play off the court.
Ways to enhance the promotion of the tournament and to leverage the presence of teams, players, and fans were also discussed, with the aim of showcasing Bahrain’s rich tourism and sports potential, in addition to providing an integrated experience for visitors and participants.
This year’s Manama Masters will be held at The Avenues Mall Bahrain. It will be the third edition of the top-tier event, with previous competitions being held in 2023 and 2024, while last year, Bahrain hosted the Fiba 3x3 World Tour Final for the first time.
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