Berlin: Qatar has highlighted its plans to build a lasting basketball legacy ahead of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, due to be held in Doha.
Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Jassem bin Rashid Al Buainain, who is also the deputy chairman of the organizing committee for the tournament, spoke during a women's basketball forum in Berlin on building a legacy for the next generation.
He said hosting the tournament was an opportunity not only to stage a major international event but also to expand participation in basketball and encourage more young people to take up the sport.
Al Buainain said Qatar's focus was on using its infrastructure, expertise and innovation to create a sustainable legacy for basketball in Qatar and the wider region.
The session also examined ways to increase the participation of women and girls in sport and the role of major events in supporting the long-term development of women's basketball.
The Women in Basketball Forum, organized by FIBA in Berlin, brought together sports, media and business leaders to discuss the future of the women's game, including investment, media, fan engagement and commercial innovation.
