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Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF)Secretary General Ali Saeed Al Malki was named President of the GCC Basketball Organising Committee on Monday.
Al Malki told QBF media; 'Sure it's exciting to be head of the GCC Basketball Committee as it gives me a chance to give something back to the sport that has shaped my life.
Al Malki who started his basketball career when he was five years old is as enthusiastic about the game today and its direction as much as he was about landing his first three pointer for Qatar Sports Club back in the early eighties.
Starting off with Qatar junior basketball makes Al Malki the perfect candidate to steer the most prized competition in the region.
'I am honoured by this opportunity to lead and work with other GCC passionate and dedicated members who want to see the advancement of Basketball. Together we will establish the foundation for the next generation of GCC Basketball, Al Malki said.
Speaking about the intensification of the game Al Malki said; 'Basketball continues to grow worldwide - the Middle East and GCC regions are not immune to this growth. FIBA studies and QBF numbers indicate Basketball participation is on the rise and has become even more popular since last month's IOC's decision to include 3 on 3 as an Olympic sport. We should now take advantage of this global wave of interest and bring Basketball to all.
Commenting about the GCC basketball organising committee Al Malki said; 'The committee should step up its efforts in been creative and bold. We need to generate initiatives that bring GCC basketball to the forefront. We have a need to create an elite competition that can be officially sanctioned by FIBA and serve to improve and develop player quality and skill raising the standard of basketball for its members beyond the normal top tier divisions.
Al Malki who is also a former national basketball representative will attend his first GCC Basketball Organising Committee meeting as President in Oman on Friday.
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