Underlining the rising popularity of youth basketball in the region, a significant growth in team participation across nearly all divisions has been further bolstered by major local clubs – Al Nasr, Sharjah, Al Hamriya and Shabab Al Ahli – playing a key role in elevating the level of competition.
Semi-final matchups alone drew nearly 200 spectators per game, showcasing the community’s growing enthusiasm for witnessing basketball’s rising starlets.
DOBA Finals tips off on Wednesday, June 4 at Etihad Private School Jumeirah with three key Division 1 matchups: JAM vs Champs (U10 Mixed, 5:00pm), Twenty Four White vs Falcons (U14 Boys, 6:30pm), and Twenty Four White vs Falcons Green (U16 Boys, 8:30pm).
On Saturday, June 7 at Al Nasr, Division 2 opens the day with Patriots vs JAM (U10 Mixed, 11:30am), followed by Champs vs NBA Clippers (U12 Boys, 1:00pm), then a Division 1 matchup between NBA Sky and JAM Pink (U12 Girls, 2:30pm), before closing with JAM Green vs Mowen (U14 Boys, 4:00pm), another Division 2 showdown.
Finals conclude on Sunday, June 8 at Al Nasr with an exciting five-game line-up: Mowen vs Champs (U12 Boys, Division 1, 11:00am), Champs vs NBA Liberty (U14 Girls, Division 1, 12:30pm), NBA Raptors vs JAM Phii (U16 Boys, Division 2, 2:00pm), JAM Pink vs NBA Spark (U16 Girls, Division 1, 4:00pm), and Falcons vs Wildcats (U19 Boys, Division 1, 6:00pm).
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On the digital front, DOBA has seen a massive surge in online presence, achieving more than 2 million in reach across Instagram, Facebook and other platforms. This represented a 103% increase compared to Term 1.
We also extend heartfelt thanks to our sponsors: Anta, Fade Fit, Burjeel Hospital and Al Ain Water. Their support has been instrumental in enriching the player and fan experience, both on and off the court.
With the finals just days away, excitement is at a peak as teams prepare to battle for the championship titles. The energy is high, the stakes even higher – DOBA’s courts are ready for a final clash before the summer break.
