PM receives 3x3 basketball players
SportsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On May 3, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh met with authorities, coaches and athletes of the Mongolian 3x3 Basketball Association.
The Mongolian
3x3 Basketball Association has built mutually-trusted relations with the
International Basketball Federation (FIBA), President of the Association
L.Myagmarjav introduced to the PM. "Three main tournaments including FIBA 3x3 U23
Nations League, FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup and Ulaanbaatar World Grand Prix are to
be hosted in Ulaanbaatar in June. Preparations of organizing the tournaments and of athletes are underway," he said.
Since 2015, Mongolian 3x3 basketball players claimed a bronze medal at Sand Festival, silver and bronze medals at FIBA 3x3 Asia
Cup and won the FISU World University League, being ranked at 8th among top teams of FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2018.
PM U.Khurelukh wished success to coaches and players to qualify for Olympics and successfully take part in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.