JEDDAH: A 3x3 basketball tournament organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation will be held in Jeddah at the University of Business and Technology on Saturday.
The championship, hosted by Jeddah United Club, is backed by the Ministry of Sport and is being held in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 “Quality of Life Program,” which aims to increase sports participation and physical activity in Saudi society, a statement said.
Next week’s tournament follows the hosting of a men’s 3x3 championship for over-40 athletes in Saudi Arabia, which was affiliated with the International Basketball Association or FIBA.
Lina bint Khaled Al-Maeena, chairman of Jeddah United Club, said she was “proud” of the education partnership with the University of Business and Technology and the “societal role it offers in serving sports in general and women’s sports in particular.”
She lauded Jeddah Municipality for hosting the tournament.
The tournament will be the latest contributor to the national economy from the Saudi sports sector, which has grown from SR2.4 billion ($639.8 billion) to SR6.5 billion ($1.7 billion) in two years.
