End-of-year exams prompt postponement of Basketball Federation Cup

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KUWAIT CITY, May 1: The Basketball Association has opted to postpone the Federation Cup for junior and youth categories until the commencement of the upcoming season, citing the impending end-of-year examinations as the primary reason.

Mohsen Al-Sahmi, Vice President of the Basketball Association and Head of the Competitions Committee, explained that the decision to postpone was made to prioritize the academic commitments of the players and to afford them ample time to adequately prepare for their year-end tests.

The delay in concluding league competitions for the same categories, slated to wrap up next week, further contributed to the postponement. With a shortage of available venues to host matches and a significant number of clubs unable to accommodate fixtures, the association faced logistical challenges.

Al-Sahmi disclosed that competitions at senior stages and first-class levels are typically held across three venues: Kaifan, the Disabled Club, and the federation hall. However, these facilities are insufficient to accommodate all scheduled competitions.

Acknowledging the constraints, Al-Sahmi mentioned that the Competitions Committee will consider clubs’ inability to host federation competitions and may opt to streamline matches, possibly condensing age-level competitions into single sections unless clubs commit to hosting matches in their halls.

Looking ahead, Al-Sahmi announced plans for the Competitions Committee to convene with clubs shortly to address various concerns and outline their strategy for the forthcoming season.

Hassan Musa

Al-Seyasasah/Arab Times Staff

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