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Dribbling joy: Sharjah Sports unveils int’l basketball champ

December 28, 2023 / 10:10 AM
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Sharjah24: Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler’s office in Khorfakkan, was present at the inauguration ceremony of the fourth edition of the Sharjah International Basketball Championship for Youth and Juniors, organised by the Sharjah Sports Council at the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre on Wednesday.
The event also saw the attendance of dignitaries such as Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council, Dr. Rashid Khamis Al Naqbi, Chairman of the Municipal Council, Sultan Yaqoub Al Mansouri, Director of the Amiri Diwan in Khorfakkan, Salem Al Naqbi, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Khorfakkan Sports and Cultural Club, along with a gathering of officials, representatives from various departments, institutions, and sports clubs.

Issa Hilal Al Hazami highlighted the significant participation in the championship, with over 450 players from various countries globally. He informed "Sharjah24" that the tournament commenced with an impressive ceremony at the renowned cultural venue, Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, featuring a prominent parade for the championship participants, which traversed different areas of Khorfakkan City.

Al Hazami stressed the tournament's importance in promoting the tourism appeal of the expansive Eastern Region cities, showcasing their tourist amenities and stunning natural landscapes throughout the four-day event.
 
December 28, 2023 / 10:10 AM

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