With a view to the Dakar-2026 Youth Olympic Games, the Senegalese Basketball Federation, in collaboration with the French Basketball Federation, started a training course dedicated to 3x3 basketball at the Marius Ndiaye stadium on Saturday, March 28.

This seminar, led by French experts, brings together coaches, referees, and young basketball players from all 14 regions of Senegal. The goal is to strengthen technical skills and promote better structuring of this rapidly growing sport. The balanced participation of coaches and referees reflects a commitment to ensuring the even distribution of 3x3 basketball nationwide.

This program is part of a global dynamic aimed at accelerating the establishment of 3x3 basketball in Senegal, which is still in the development phase compared to the traditional 5x5 format.

National Technical Director of Basketball, Raoul Toupane, emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative. "The goal is the development of 3x3 basketball in general, but the ultimate target is the Youth Olympic Games. This training camp allows coaches, referees, and athletes to strengthen their skills. The input of experts will allow our young players to grow in this discipline. Senegal is somewhat behind in 3x3 basketball. We are using 5x5 as a stepping stone," he pointed out.

Through this training, the leaders of Senegalese basketball intend to lay the solid foundations of a discipline destined to play a major role during the major Olympic event in Dakar in 2026.