Muscat: The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has praised the efforts of the Oman Basketball Association (OBA) for successfully implementing the 'Her World, Her Rules' programme, targeting girls aged 6 to 16 and achieving notable results in promoting the sport among young female players in Oman. The commendation came through a report presented by Fiba's Secretary-General during the Fiba meeting held in India, which highlighted Oman’s organisation of four sports festivals as part of the programme, reaching girls within the specified age group.
The 'Her World, Her Rules' initiative is one of Fiba's most prominent global programmes dedicated to developing girls’ basketball, aiming to expand the base of female players worldwide through various activities implemented in collaboration with national federations. Oman was selected as the official media campaign hub for the 2024 global edition of the initiative, reflecting the success and effectiveness of its implementation.
The programme is designed to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for girls to enter the world of basketball by offering diverse activities that contribute to discovering and developing new talents. It targets schoolgirls aged 6 to 15, in addition to their mothers, recognising the vital role of family as a key supporter in enabling girls to continue their journey in the sport.
AL NAABI REPRESENTS OMAN
The OBA took part in the mid-year General Assembly meeting of Fiba Asia, during which several technical amendments were approved regarding competition mechanisms and qualification systems for upcoming championships. The Sultanate of Oman was represented by Eng Khalfan bin Saleh al Naabi, Chairman of Oman Basketball Association (OBA), in the meeting attended by Shaikh Saud al Thani, Fiba President. The assembly was held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bengaluru, India.
The meeting discussed a number of key topics, most notably the agenda of the International Basketball Federation for the upcoming phase, the ongoing preparations for major international tournaments and the opportunities available for Fiba Asia member nations to participate in these events.
Attendees also reviewed the report of the General Secretariat for the past period, in addition to the technical programmes implemented in cooperation with national federations, particularly those related to developing human resources and promoting the sport across Asia. The assembly also addressed several proposals concerning the restructuring of certain official competitions under Fiba Asia.
The financial reports for 2023 and 2024 were presented, along with an overview of the progress made in implementing technical workshops and development programmes for member countries. These included topics related to the growth of 3×3 basketball, as well as the structure and governance of national federations.
The meeting concluded with a set of resolutions aimed at strengthening the development of basketball in member nations, enhancing competition formats and elevating the overall technical standards of the sport across the continent.
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