The Bahrain Basketball Federation announced the establishment of the Bahrain 3 x 3 Summer Tour summer tournament championship, which will start during the month of June in its first version.
This tournament is held under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), where the winner qualifies for a global tour organized by the International Federation known as “Challenger”.
The tournament is a new step within the union’s efforts to enhance the spread of basketball game (3 x 3) in Bahrain, in line with the future vision of the Federation in diversifying activities and expanding the base of popular participation in the game, as this tournament will be a fixed annual event in the Federation’s agenda in which clubs, companies, universities, banks and any individuals who want to form a team consisting of 4 players, which makes it a promising competitive opportunity for all players, participate Including amateurs.
On this occasion, Mr. Alaa Madara, President of the Bahrain Basketball Federation, stressed that this initiative comes within the framework of a new policy of the federation aimed at developing 3×3 basketball in the Kingdom, and enhancing its presence at the local and international levels.
“The establishment of the Bahrain 3×3 Tour championship is the beginning of a strategic path set by the Union to focus on 3×3, which has become of great global attention since its inclusion in the Olympic Games.”
He added: “Through this tournament, we aspire to discover young Bahraini talents, and refine them through organized competitions that open the door for international participation.”
He pointed out that the championship is organized according to the standards of the International Basketball Federation, and will witness the participation of exclusive teams of Bahraini players who are over the age of 16, within a qualifying system that authorizes the superior teams to participate in the final round qualifying for an international championship.
It will be announced later on the registration mechanism and the official dates for competitive tours and their residence sites, in addition to the stimulating financial prizes schedule approved by the Federation to encourage the participating teams and motivate them to provide its best.
