BISHOP SCHOOL TAKES LATEST 3X3 ‘ROAD TO YOUTH OLYMPICS’ ROUND

Bishop School have taken the latest round of the ‘Road to the Youth Olympics’ 3x3 Basketball title being held over three weekends at Al Hussein Business Park.

Bishop took the title after beating Amman Academy in the final 17-16, collecting 250 points in the process while Amman Academy picked up 194 points. Sands School finished third.

Rosary took the female title to collect 260 points, followed by Amman Academy who claimed 240 points.

Chweifat School finished third, and received 215 points. Jordan is trying to qualify teams to this summer’s Youth Olympics which will be held in Buenos Aires, while the tournament is also being used to promote the sport among the Kingdom’s teenagers.

“It was so nice to see such talent on show this weekend,” said Ramez Qa'war, tournament manager.

"We are monitoring the local talent which we are looking to develop in the months and years ahead.”

The event attracted 26 teams, representing 21 schools from the 14-16 age group.