ABU DHABI: Students from Qatar Foundation’s community basketball programmes have competed in the first Junior NBA Europe & Middle East Finals in Abu Dhabi going up against teams representing England, Lebanon, Spain, Germany, and the UAE.
Two groups of children -- 12 boys and 12 girls -- were selected to participate in the four-day round-robin tournament, organised by the NBA and Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, and display their skills against other Under-15 teams.
Engagement & Activation Specialist at Qatar Foundation (QF), Hamad Al Shaiba said: "We are delighted to have participated in the first-ever Junior NBA Europe & Middle East Finals in Abu Dhabi.At Qatar Foundation, we believe in the power of opportunity, and this tournament was a chance for young people in our community basketball programs to not only practice the skills that they have worked so hard to progress but also to develop communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities all while meeting like-minded young people from countries like Spain, Lebanon, and England.
"Young people are the key to our future, and our extracurricular sports programmes are just one example of how we strive to provide initiatives designed to help build an active and engaged community in Qatar."
