Monday, July 3, 1972
GRANT FOR BASKETBALL CHAMPONSHIPS
The Government is to give $15,000 towards to cost of sending two
Hong Kong schools basketball teams to participate in the Asian Schools
International Basketball Championship in Singapore later this month.
This followed a request from the Hong Kong and the New Territories
Sports Associations who accepted an invitation to take part in the
Championships.
A Government spokesman said "basketball was not only a major sport
in Hong Kong schools, but also a game in which students had reached a
reasonably high standard.
"Participation in the forthcoming championships would expose
Hong Kong students to overseas competition and would help to improve
standards.
The competition will be held in Singapore between July 24 and 29.
The two Associations plan to send two teams of 12 players each, accompanied
by four officials.
The Associations have estimated the cost of participation to be
about $32,000 covering air fares, uniforms, sports equipment, insurance
and contingencies. The cost of board, accommodation and other expenses
in Singapore will be met by the organisers.
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