Medan to host veteran basketball

Medan to host veteran basketball

JAKARTA (JP): Veteran basketball players from 23 countries will display their skills during a tournament in Medan, North Sumatra from Nov. 22 to 26.

Committee chairman Ali Susanto said yesterday that the United States would parade eight teams, with China and Chinese Taipei each presenting seven. Other countries will include the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and host Indonesia.

The veteran men's and women's cagers will be split into three age groups: 35, 25 and 55. Taiwanese teams swept all the titles last year.

The competition will be held at the Pardede Hall and four renowned sports halls in Medan and Binjai. Chairman of the Indonesian Basketball Association, Harmoko, is scheduled to open the championships. (amd)