Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone Seven News: Comoros are in a bid to train more officials, while Madagascar renews their pledge towards training and development. In Mauritius, the long-awaited Super League tips off at the end of the month, while Seychelles will see some action in 3x3 at the ACONA games in May.
Last Updated on
March 9, 2024
Jonathan Oriant
Staff Writer
Aspiring table officials were given two days of training, the first focusing on theory and the final day on practical sessions held at the Caso stadium in Ouani. This gave participants the opportunity to put into practice the fundamental principles imparted over the two days.
To round off the training session, the Ndzuani Regional Basketball League hosted a certificate award ceremony, attended by its president.
Representatives from each local division of the Malagasy Basketball Federation will convene on March 25th-26th in Antananarivo for the annual mini-basketball forum. The primary purpose of this yearly assembly is to engage in discussions and formulate the principles for basketball at the foundational level. It also aims to equip youth coaches with the necessary resources for training children aged 12 and below.
Initially slated for mid-March, the Mauritian Super League is set to commence at the end of March, as revealed by Hedley Han, the chairperson of the Mauritius Basketball Federation (MBBF), speaking to the local media. However, before athletes can return to the court, they must successfully undergo fitness assessments, a requirement that has been in place since the preceding season.
The capital of the Seychelles, Mahé, will host the 2024 edition of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) zone 7 – southern zone B Games for Zone 7, from May 6th to 11th. Among the sports disciplines selected is 3x3 basketball. This multi-sport event is open to athletes under the age of 18 from Zone 7 countries, which are Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Comoros, and Djibouti.
