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OBA joins Fiba Mid-Year Congress in Bahrain

Muscat: Oman Basketball Association (OBA) Vice-Chairman Abu Bakr bin Ahmed al Jahwari, is participating in the Mid-Year Congress of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba), hosted in the Bahraini capital, Manama, from May 16 to 17. The congress addresses a number of strategic issues related to the future of basketball, including the review of technical and administrative reports on Fiba's activities and the adoption of key decisions through voting on matters of global importance to the sport. The participation of the Oman Basketball Association in this congress reflects its commitment to engaging with international developments and keeping pace with the latest advancements in the basketball sector. This contributes to achieving its national objectives of promoting the sport, raising performance levels locally and leveraging opportunities to build fruitful partnerships with international federations and organisations. Key topics on the congress agenda include the future of continental and global championships, reviewing development plans for youth and junior categories, referee and coach training programmes; and adopting new policies aimed at expanding the sport's reach and increasing its appeal to fans and media worldwide. The congress also offers the Omani delegation an opportunity to meet with officials from other federations, establish new channels of cooperation and benefit from international experiences in governance, the development of technical and administrative staff; and improving the environment of local competitions. OBA Vice-Chairman Abu Bakr al Jahwari attends the Fiba Mid-Year Congress. International Cooperation In a statement, Abu Bakr al Jahwari emphasised that this participation aligns with the Oman Basketball Association's vision to expand international cooperation. He stated: 'We are keen to ensure that the Oman Basketball Association maintains an active presence in international forums, as this is crucial for staying informed on the latest global trends and developments that can positively impact the advancement of basketball in Oman.' He added: "Through this congress, we look forward to building new partnerships with fellow federations and learning from experiences that can support our programmes and plans to advance the sport locally.' In conclusion, Al Jahwari affirmed that the Oman Basketball Association will continue to work diligently to develop basketball at all levels, taking advantage of the opportunities presented by such international events.