"Samaranch Cup" Asian Basketball Tournament Concludes In Jinjiang, China

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Jinjiang Culture & Tourism Group · 2026 "Samaranch Cup" Asian Basketball Masters Invitational Tournament concluded in Jinjiang City, Fujian Province, after six days of intense competition.

Co-hosted by the Samaranch Foundation and the Jinjiang Municipal People’s Government, the tournament was supported by a series of complementary activities aimed at promoting the integration of sports, culture and tourism, according to a statement.

The activities included an Asian Youth Basketball Salon, a cultural visit to Jinjiang’s Wulin area for international athletes, a "Basketball Little Talents" outreach programme and a cultural and tourism consumption fair.

The tournament marked the Samaranch Foundation’s first comprehensive Asian basketball tournament held in China, with the objective of promoting basketball development across Asia, advancing public fitness initiatives, promoting the Olympic spirit and facilitating international cultural exchanges.

-- BERNAMA