1500 Male & Female Promising Players participate in Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championship
The Championship took place at the courts of Al-Nasr Sports Club & Al-Ettihad Private School – Jumeirah, and acquired remarkable support from Anta Sports Equipment Co. / Vid Fit Sports Nutrition / Burjeel Hospital / Al-Ain Water.
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