Basketball World Cup "Qatar 2027".. Director General of the Organizing Committee: We look forward to the tournament to promote basketball culture and increase its popularity in the region

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Mr. Mohamed Saad Al -Mugheisib, Director General of the Organizing Committee of the Basketball World Cup “Qatar 2027”, stressed that the design of the championship identity that was revealed today celebrates the authentic Qatari and Arab culture and values ​​that Qatar seeks to highlight by hosting this international sporting event.

Al -Mughaisib expressed, in a statement today, his aspiration that this championship contributes to enhancing the culture of basketball and increasing its popularity in the region, pointing out that the World Basketball World Cup / Qatar 2027 / Qatar / / will be one of the most sustainable versions in the history of the tournament, thanks to adherence to environmental practices And social responsibility. And he added, “This championship represents a global message of unity, peace and solidarity between the peoples of the world of different cultures, backgrounds, languages, and platform that brings everyone together in an atmosphere full of mutual respect and brotherhood, and we believe that this tournament will contribute to providing an honorable image of the ability of the State of Qatar to organize the largest sports championships that have a legacy A sustainable cultural and athlete for future generations. For her part, Mrs. Sarah Khaled Al -Misnad, Executive Director of Guest Relations and Communication with the Organizing Committee of the Championship, said that the official identity of the Basketball World Cup / Qatar 2027 /2027 / is a moment of pride for the State of Qatar as the identity reflects our commitment to combining the strength of the competition that The basketball competitions and our rich culture are witnessing, noting that the slogan that is inspired by the Qatari “Basht” symbolizes what it means to establish this big tournament in our country.

“Through this identity, we invite the world to learn about the ability of sport to unify the peoples of the world behind a common goal.” “The official identity of the tournament confirms the commitment of the State of Qatar to provide a distinguished sporting experience for both the players and the fans alike, but the 2027 basketball World Cup will form a platform in which tradition meets innovation,” Al -Misnad. In turn, Mr. Fahd Ibrahim Jumaa, Executive Director of Strategy and Planning of the Organizing Committee of the Championship, said: The launch of the official identity of the World Cup is an important step on the way to organize an exceptional version of the World Basketball Cup during which the originality of Arab and Middle East traditions meet with the raising of the competitions in basketball , Pointing out that the next version of the tournament highlights aspirations to consolidate the position of the State of Qatar as a global destination for sports.

He added, “We adhere to this version of the tournament that sustainability be a key axis in all stages of planning and implementation, as it focuses on environmentally friendly practices that include reducing carbon footprint, using sustainable resources, in addition to supporting societal initiatives that have a positive impact on the local and international community.”

The Executive Director of Strategy and Planning of the Organizing Committee of the Championship concluded, “The organizing committee seeks to come to this tournament as a role model in integrating sport with the sustainable development goals, as we seek to provide an integrated sporting experience, not limited to excitement in the stadiums, but extends to make a positive and sustainable change in society and enhance The values ​​of unity and solidarity between the peoples of the world. ” Earlier today, the International Basketball Federation and the Organizing Committee of the World Basketball Cup / Qatar 2027 / revealed the official identity and slogan of the championship that is held for the first time in the Middle East region. The identity is inspired by the Qatari bisht that men wear on their official occasions. The slogan “Qadam”, in which the Basht turned around the “Naismith” Cup.

It is worth noting that the World Cup World Cup / Qatar 2027 / Qatar Cup is held during the period from August 27 to September 12, 2027 for the first time in the Middle East, and basketball fans will meet from everywhere in the world to enjoy the atmosphere of the first version in the history of this big tournament held In one city where the fans will have the opportunity to attend more than one match in one day.

The tournament is witnessing the participation of 32 teams, and its matches will be held on four main halls, while the Lusail Hall will host the final match.

The Qatari team will participate in the tournament for the second time after its first participation in the 2006 edition of the tournament, which was held in Japan.

The road to the World Basketball World Cup / Qatar 2027 / in November 2025, where 80 teams belonging to all the continental federations of the International Basketball Federation participate in the World Cup qualifiers, where the qualifiers are held for 15 months with the participation of more than 2000 players who are running 420 match.

The qualifying draw for the tournament will be held in Doha on the thirteenth of next May.

The International Basketball Federation announced the victory of the State of Qatar to host the 2027 World Cup during its meeting held on April 28, 2023 in the Philippine capital, Manila.

The State of Qatar has officially received the championship, during the ceremonies that were held specifically for this occasion on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 2023 basketball World Cup in the capital, Manila, on September 10 of the year 2023.