Forty-Eight clubs will vie for honours in the maiden edition of Lagos 3X3 Tour basketball tournament slated for between November 5 and December 3 in the state.
Speaking at a press parley to herald the competition, the Special Adviser to the governor and the chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Deji Tinubu said the idea is aimed at making the state sports hub in the country and beyond.
“The Lagos 3×3 tour is one of our numerous sports lined up to give budding talents in our locality the opportunity to showcase what they have been blessed with.
“Aside from the fact that it is a competition, it will also enable us to see the fun side of basketball as there would a lot to display.
“I can also assure you that as the competition grows, the venues will be doubled in order to move closer to the people,” Tinubu assured.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer, BizznessRoom, Howell Alubi, who are the tournament promoters explained that each team would consist of four players and they would compete in a round robin format from the group stage, adding that the sum of N200,000 is up for grabs as prize money.
The tournament will be held at four centres across the state.
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