The U16 European Basketball Championship, Division C, starts this Saturday, July 5, in Shkodër. The tournament ends with the final on July 13.

Albania will face Malta in its first match. Moldova and Armenia are also in Group A.

“This year, we are also the European Capital of Sport. This international event is the cherry on top. We have taken all the necessary measures to make sure everything goes smoothly,” said Aron Miloti, Director of Sports at Shkodër Municipality.

Next, Tirana will host the U18 European Basketball Championship for Boys – Division C. The matches will be held from July 19 to 27 at the “Feti Borova” Sports Palace.

This is the sixth year in a row that Albania hosts a European youth basketball championship. It is also the second consecutive year the country hosts two major tournaments in one summer.

Ten teams will compete in this edition. They will bring a full week of competition and passion to the court.

“Last year, our U16 team won the silver medal. We are not putting pressure on the players. But with the U18 team, we are serious contenders for the title,” said Franko Bushati, Secretary of the Basketball Federation.

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