The Basketball Africa League BAL and Rwanda Development Board RDB have announced a collaboration that will strengthen youth development and social impact programmes.
BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation FIBA and America’s National Basketball Association NBA, is a professional league featuring 12 clubs from across Africa that completed its third season in May 2023.
This was as the League and Board announced a five-year extension of their existing collaboration which will see the BAL continue to play games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda each season, including the BAL Playoffs and Finals in 2024, 2026, and 2028.
The extension will see “Visit Rwanda” – the country’s marketing and tourism initiative – continue as a Foundational and Host Partner of the BAL.
Through the agreement, Visit Rwanda will also continue to be showcased on BAL team uniforms and at the BAL Combine. RwandAir – Rwanda’s national airline – will continue as the Official Airline Partner of the BAL and facilitate travel to and from Kigali for select BAL teams and staff.
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