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Qatar Tribune
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar takes part in FIBA Congress
MANAMA: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has participated in the main session of the FIBA Congress, hosted by Bahrain, with the participation of representatives from 180 national federations from across the world. President of QBF and Director General of the Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, Mohammed Saad Al Meghaiseeb, headed the QBF delegation, which also included Secretary General of the QBF Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, and Director of Strategic Planning at the FIBA World Cup Organizing Committee Fahad Jum. During the main session, President of the FIBA Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani stressed the importance of the Congress as a strategic platform for shaping the future of the game globally, emphasizing the need to unify efforts to push basketball towards new horizons. For his part, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis reviewed current challenges facing the game globally, pointing to future plans aimed at developing the game, empowering national federations, and expanding the reach of FIBA around the world. The FIBA Central Board reviewed reports on preparations for the 2026 Women's World Cup in Germany and the 2027 Men's World Cup in Qatar, and approved the bidding process for the next two World Cups. The bidding process for the 2030 Women's World Cup will begin in the third quarter of 2025, with the possibility of awarding the hosting rights as early as December 2025. The bidding process for the 2031 Men's World Cup will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with the possibility of awarding the hosting rights as early as next year. Commenting on the event, President of QBF and Director General of the Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, Mohammed Saad Al Meghaiseeb considered this event an essential platform for exchanging expertise and strengthening cooperation between national basketball federations. He added that the Kingdom of Bahrain's hosting of this congress confirms its advanced position as a global sports destination and places Qatar in a leading position in preparation for the 2027 World Cup, as everyone strives to advance the development of the game in the region and enhance its presence in all sporting events. He emphasized that all delegations participating in the Congress commended Qatar's organization of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Qualifiers Draw, which took place a few days ago in Doha.
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar to host eFIBA Season 4 and 5 World Finals
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Basketball Federation has signed an agreement with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to host Season 4 and Season 5 of the eFIBA World Finals in Qatar in 2026 and 2027. This step reflects Qatar's commitment to supporting basketball and advancing the growth of esports. Taking over from the Philippines as the host of the eFIBA World Finals, it will be the first time the event will be held in the Middle East. During recent years, Qatar's strong support for esports, which includes a partnership with the Global Esports Federation, has also led to it being appointed as hosts of the Global Esports Games in 2027. The eFIBA World Finals will be held in Doha, one of the best-connected capitals in the world and one that holds a clear roadmap towards sustainability and innovation. The Finals will bring together the best e-basketball teams from around the globe as they compete for the prestigious title of eFIBA World Champion. All nations will be aiming to dethrone back-to-back champions Team USA, who were the winners of both Season 2 in Sweden and Season 3 in the Philippines. Teams will also be competing for a prize pool of $50,000, which will be distributed among the top-performing nations and individuals. Details on the final tournament format and the number of participating teams will be announced in due course, with all the action broadcast on eFIBA's official YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok channels. FIBA Secretary-General, Andreas Zagklis commented: 'The eFIBA World Finals has become an important event in its own right, but to now also have them taking place in the build up to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 means there will be even more eyes on the competition. This is something to celebrate, since it will help to grow the competition even further.' He added 'It also clearly demonstrates once again the appetite that Qatar has for basketball - as well as a desire to embrace esports and innovation. This is very clearly aligned with FIBA's objectives; and together, we're looking forward to delivering the best eFIBA events we've ever had.' Mohammed Saad Al Meghaiseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director General of the Local Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, stated: 'It is a great honor to host the eFIBA World Finals for the first time in Qatar. This marks a significant milestone for both basketball and esports in the region. Hosting Seasons 4 and 5 aligns with our vision to foster innovation and elevate basketball culture through esports. The tournament is key in the lead-up to the FIBA World Cup 2027, and we look forward to welcoming the world's best e-basketball players and teams to Doha—reaffirming Qatar's commitment to delivering world-class sporting events and strengthening our partnership with FIBA.'
