MYS Welcomes FIBA Zone-3 Delegation to Advance Grassroots Basketball Development in Liberia.

MYS Welcomes FIBA Zone-3 Delegation to Advance Grassroots Basketball Development in Liberia.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports recently welcomed a high-level basketball delegation to Liberia as part of ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening youth empowerment and promoting grassroots basketball development across the country.

The delegation, headed by the President of the Federation International Basketball Association (FIBA) Zone-3, Retired Col. Samuel Ahmedu, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Atty. Cornelia W. Kruah, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her office at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville.

The meeting focused on discussions surrounding the growth and development of grassroots basketball in Liberia.

Also accompanying the delegation were the Head of the Jordan Nwora Foundation, Mr. Alex Nwora, and Liberian-born basketball coach Mr. Frederick Lymas, who currently coaches at Shawnee State University in the United States of America.

Speaking during the meeting, Minister Kruah expressed profound appreciation to the delegation for selecting Liberia as part of their youth basketball development initiative. She described the program as a major opportunity for young Liberian athletes who aspire to pursue basketball professionally and internationally.

“This initiative is not only about basketball development but also about inspiring hope, discipline, and opportunity among our young people. We are grateful to the Jordan Nwora Foundation, FIBA Zone-3, and all partners involved for investing in the future of Liberian youth,” Minister Kruah stated.

The Minister further emphasized the government of Liberia’s commitment to supporting sports development programs that empower young people and create pathways for international exposure, scholarships, and career advancement.

She also pledged the Ministry’s continued engagement with the Jordan Nwora Foundation and the FIBA Zone 3 leadership to ensure that talented Liberian athletes benefit from future opportunities, mentorship programs, and international basketball exposure.

The visiting team is currently in Liberia to conduct a basketball clinic for young and grassroots athletes between the ages of 14 and 17. The clinic is scheduled to run from Friday, May 9, through Monday, May 12, 2026, and is expected to provide participants with valuable technical training, mentorship, and exposure to international basketball standards.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports remains committed to collaborating with national and international partners to promote youth empowerment, talent development, and sporting excellence throughout Liberia.