MBA President meets FIBA Europe General Secretary Nar Zanolin

by Colin Schembri

The Malta Basketball Association President Mr. Paul Sultana met Mr. Nar Zanolin, FIBA Europe General Secretary in Madrid recently on the launch of the FIBA World Cup 2014 in Madrid. It was a very cordial meeting, were by Mr. Zanolin congratulated the newly elected president and augured him all the success in his new task. Mr. Zanolin, gave high praise for all the initiatives and the work done in the first six months of the new council. He kindly offered his assistance on the ambitious project the MBA is embarking on. From his side, Mr. Sultana said that the MBA will continue in it’s efforts to increase the popularity of the game in Malta at all levels especially in the juniors level. He said that the relation between FIBA Europe and the local association are very strong and hoped to continue. This year FIBA Europe competitions will include Senior Division C championships amongst others and Mr. Zanolin wished the local association more positive results. During the last editions, the Women team won the Gold Medal and the Men’s team won the Bronze Medal in Malta.