Dubai welcomed the Euroleague Basketball ANGT Qualifier for the first time at Coca-Cola Arena from March 22nd to 24th
ratiopharm Ulm wins Adidas Next Generation Tournament Qualifier in Dubai, securing a spot at the 2024 ANGT finals in Berlin, from May 24th to 26th
Picture – ratiopharm Ulm wins Adidas Next Generation Tournament Qualifier in Dubai
Dubai (UAE): The Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament (ANGT) made history in Dubai by hosting the first ever Euroleague tournament at the iconic Coca-Cola Arena from March 22nd to 24th. The event marked a significant milestone in Dubai’s basketball journey, featuring eight teams representing over 25 nationalities, with Dubai proudly contributing nine, including the local heroes Falcons Academy. The tournament brought a world-class showcase of elite young basketball talent, setting a record for diversity and inclusion.
The top three teams in the tournament included ratiopharm Ulm, Zalgiris Kaunas, and the Adidas Next Generation Team Dubai, with ratiopharm Ulm clinching victory over Zalgiris 89-84 and securing a spot in the Final Four in Berlin from May 24th to 26th, 2024. U18 ratiopharm Ulm’s Noah Essengue was awarded the MVP title.
The Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament Qualifier in Dubai marks the first time an ANGT Qualifier is hosted in the Middle East, outside of continental Europe, highlighting Dubai’s growing prominence in the global basketball sports arena. With Falcons Academy hosting the event, Coca-Cola Arena was alive with boundless energy and local pride.
As one of the world’s most prestigious youth tournaments, ANGT Dubai garnered widespread attention, with over 900 attendees who enjoyed the thrilling atmosphere and high-level competition. Adding to the excitement, the tournament featured a captivating 3-point shootout and slam dunk contest. The tournament was made possible by the unwavering support of sponsors such as DMCC, La Gazzetta dela Sport, Phoenix Capital, Nirvana Tourism, MARCA, and the longstanding partnership with adidas spanning over a decade.
The tournament also received significant support from the Dubai Sports Council, the UAE Basketball Association, Dubai Holding and Coca-Cola Arena, highlighting the strong partnership between the basketball community and local authorities.
ANGT Dubai was a resounding success, showcasing the best of youth basketball and cementing Dubai’s position on the international basketball stage. The event would not been possible without the support of Euroleague, who recognized the potential in this region, and the main sponsor – adidas, who has been supporting the competition over a decade.
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