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More Than Just a Game – Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Qatar League Empowers Local Youth

Jun 04, 2025

Hosted by QF in collaboration with the NBA, and supported by the Qatar Basketball Federation, the league’s second season saw participation more than double

The second season of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Qatar League has come to a thrilling close, helping students from across the country grow their basketball skills while building key skills and values such as teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and resilience.

This year’s league – organized by Qatar Foundation (QF) in collaboration with the NBA, and supported by the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) – featured 68 teams, each representing an NBA team, across four categories and welcomed more than 1,000 students, doubling participation from its first season.

The U12 Girls title was claimed by the Qatar Basketball Federation (Philadelphia 76ers), with Pro Sports (Brooklyn Nets), finishing in second place. In the U12 Boys category, the Movement Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves), were crowned champions, while QF Awsaj (Indiana Pacers) took second place.

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