TIRANA, Oct. 13 /ATA/ – The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja met with senior FIBA officials to discuss ways to develop basketball in Albania, including increased support for the national federation and investment in sports infrastructure.
Gonxhja hosted FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, FIBA Europe Board member Michal Konecny and Albanian Basketball Federation President Avni Ponari.
Discussions focused on strengthening support for the Albanian Basketball Federation and investing in sports infrastructure, particularly the development of dedicated facilities for basketball.
Particular attention was given to sponsorship legislation as a means of encouraging greater private-sector involvement and expanding funding sources for clubs and athletes.
The participants also discussed strengthening cooperation with FIBA to further develop basketball in Albania and improve the sport’s competitiveness on the international stage.
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