FIBA Oceania Officials Visit the Solomons
FIBA Oceania Secretary General, Steve Smith and
Development Manager of Oceania, Regan Kama will be in the country for a
week purposely to see what is needed in the local basketball federation
to build the sport.
Speaking
at a press conference today, Mr. Smith said that their visit is to hold
talks to look at ways of improving the standard of basketball in the
country.
He said an issue that will be raised is having a national development officer for basketball in Solomon Islands.
Mr. Smith said that they will also meet with donors to talk on facility programs towards basketball.
He
revealed that FIBA Oceania will be hosting a tournament in 2009 and
encourages Solomon Islands to consider embarking on fundraisings to be
part of the games.
"May be Solomon Islands will host the next tournament in 2012 once it wins," said Mr. Smith.
The
delegation will also take the opportunity to meet with the government
to discuss on possible support to aid for basketball facilities.
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