Yassin to represent Qatar at Basketball Without Borders Asia Camp in Singapore
Tribune News Network
Doha
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA), in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA), announced the selection of Qatari national team and Al Rayyan player Abdullah Yassin Musa to participate in the 15th edition of the Basketball Without Borders Asia Camp, which will be held in Singapore from June 19 to 22, 2025.
This camp is one of the most prominent basketball development events on the continent, attracting the best young talents from Asia, Oceania, and the Pacific, and providing a unique platform for developing players' technical and physical capabilities under the supervision of elite NBA and FIBA coaches and players.
Abdullah Yassin was selected to represent Qatar at this prestigious event due to his outstanding technical skills and leadership capabilities on the court, in addition to his impressive performances with his club and the Qatari national team at the youth levels.This camp represents an exceptional opportunity for Yassin to interact with the best players in his age group and learn about various training schools, which will help hone his talent and enhance his sporting future at the regional and international levels.
Abdullah Yassin expressed his pride in this participation, saying, 'I am very happy to represent my country, Qatar, in this international camp. I will do my best to benefit from this experience and develop my skills to serve my aspirations as a professional player and honour Qatari basketball.'
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