UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, H.E. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ABDULRAHMAN BIN JASSIM AL THANI
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, H.E. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ABDULRAHMAN BIN JASSIM AL THANI
Qatar will host the World Cup once again, after being selected as the host nation for basketball’s FIBA 2027 competition. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that Qatar has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The announcement came during a meeting of the governing body in Manila, Philippines on Friday.
Qatar 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup - The FIBA’s Central Board announced its decision after evaluating the files submitted by the candidate countries, as Qatar was the most prominent choice to host the 2027 edition of the tournament, which will be held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region.
FIBA’s Central Board selected the Arab country due to exceptional facilities, its keenness to develop sports in general and basketball in particular.
Qatar’s success in hosting major sports tournaments was also seen as a crucial factor. The bid attached special importance to the legacy plans in order to emphasise the tournament’s contribution to the development of basketball in the region and the world.
In light of the readiness of the sports facilities that will host the 2027 Basketball World Cup, this version of the tournament will become the most sustainable version in its history.
Source Credit: Arabian Business
