BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE AND RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION TO PLAY BAL GAMES IN KIGALI
June 19, 2023
by EDWIN ESELEM
- BAL Will Continue to Play Games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda and Collaborate with RDB on Youth Development and Social Impact Programs - - RwandAir Continues as Official Airline of the BAL -
DAKAR, SENEGAL AND KIGALI, RWANDA, June 19, 2023 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today announced a multi-year extension of their existing collaboration that will see the BAL continue to play games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda each season, including the BAL Playoffs and Finals in 2024, 2026 and 2028. The BAL and RDB will also collaborate on youth development and social impact programs.
The extension will see “Visit Rwanda” - the country’s marketing and tourism initiative - continue as a Foundational and Host Partner of the BAL. Through the agreement, Visit Rwanda will continue to be showcased on BAL team uniforms and at the BAL Combine. RwandAir - Rwanda’s national airline - will continue as the Official Airline of the BAL and facilitate travel to and from Kigali for select BAL teams and staff.