19TH FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP FOR JUNIOR MEN
URUMQI CHINA
1. GENERAL
1.1. Urumqi, the Capital City of Xinjiang Province is a fast developing centre attracting big influx of tourists all over the world. China has the honour to host this Junior Men Championship in this beautiful city from 1st - 9th September 2006.
1.2. The fine weather of sunny September greeted the participants throughout the season bringing along high quality sweet grapes and melons.
2. PARTICIPATING TEAMS AND DRAW
2.1. At the close of entry, all the 16 spots were taken up. However, due to school going problems, qualified teams from the zones were unable to participate. FIBA ASIA have invited other federations as replacement namely Kyrgyzstan from Middle Asia, Kuwait replacing UAE for Gulf and Singapore for East Asia.
2.2. The Draw to decide the grouping was held at Headquarters FIBA ASIA, MABA House, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was conducted by Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock, witnessed by Mr. M.P. Haridas, General Manager, Olympic Council Malaysia (OCM). The representatives from the India and Iran embassies, TV3 and the Press were also present. The results of the Draw is as follows:-
2.2.1
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
GROUP D
I. R. Iran
Korea
China
Lebanon
India
Syria
Hong Kong China
Thailand
Singapore
Kazakhstan
Japan
Kuwait
Chinese Taipei
Yemen
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
3. COMPETITION SYSTEM AND SCHEDULE
3.1. Competition system as stipulated in FIBA Asia governing the competition rules and regulations was applied.
3.2. The competition schedule was produced accordingly and faxed to all parties concerned. Changes had to be effected due to life TV telecast. Details as per the Annex attached.
4. COMPETITION VENUE
4.1. The competition was staged in 2 venues. The approved venues; namely the Xinjiang Sports Centre Stadium and Xinjiang Normal University Stadium in Urumqi. However a difference Stadium Hong Shan was used instead of the later stadium for the competition.
4.2. It needs to be emphasized that the playing floor area of Hong Shan with the dimension of about 32 X 20 Meters was not conducive for a championship of this level. It constrained the movement of the players and pruned to greater injury. There was hardly enough space for the positioning of TV cameras. The seating capacity is about 3300, with the basic facilities. It takes about 30 minutes by bus from athletes hotels.
4.3. The Xinjiang Sports Centre Stadium is located within the beautiful sports Complex. It has all the facilities required for any international event and takes only 5 minutes walk from Tarim Hotel.
4.4. The technical equipments were functional. The backdrop branded “Kim Leng” with the 24 second clocks mounted on top provided good service without any problem.
4.5. One main scoreboard with the timer was installed in the Sport Centre Stadium which has a seating capacity of about 6,500 seats. Minor hiccups caused with the timer tripping occasional. Thus interrupting the smooth running of the game.
5. TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
5.1. The meeting was held at the Sports Centre Stadium Multifunctional Conference Room on 31st August 2006 at 1500 hours. In the absence of Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock, FIBA ASIA Secretary General who was away on urgent work schedule, Mr. Hagop Khajirian chaired the meeting to coordinate the activities of the championship. Matters were conducted as per agenda issued for the meeting.
5.1.1. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
President : Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock ( Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
Member ( Host) : Mr. Fei Yixiang ( Asst. Sec. Gen, CBA )
Member ( Coopted) : Mr. Hagop Khajirian ( Deputy Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
Secretary : Col. Lee Kak Kuan (FIBA Asia)
5.1.2. JURY OF APPEAL
President : Sheikh Saud Bin Ali Al-Thani (President FIBA Asia)
Members : Alternates
Thailand - China / Lebanon / Yemen
India - Syria / Hong Kong China / Korea
C. Taipei - Singapore / Kuwait / Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia - Japan / Kazakhstan / Iran
5.1.3 FIBA Internal Regulations Governing the status of players and basketball nationality was highlighted. The agenda also included the duties of participating teams and penalty for refusing to play, etc.
5.1.4 Confirmed team lists as per the Annex attached.
6 TECHNICAL OFFICIALS AND REFEREES MEETING
6.1 The meeting was held immediately after the Team Managers’ Meeting at the same venue at 1630 hours. Mr. Hagop Khajirian welcomed all the officials present and Col. Lee Kak Kuan the Commissioner continued the meeting. Matters were discussed as per the agenda issued.
6.2 By FIBA ASIA ruling, all teams must have accompanied FIBA Referees. It was well responded and all the teams less Kyrgyzstan did not provided the referee. Total referees for the championship was 20 including 2 neutral referees and referees from the host. The list of the referees and the record of assignment as per the Annex attached.
7 ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
7.1 Difference hotels were selected to house the officials and 16 participating teams. Minor complaints were received from the team officials. The hosts tried their best to resolve them. Food on buffet style was also catered by the hotels.
7.1.1 Tarim Hotel. All FIBA Officials, Technical officials and referees.
7.1.2 Xinjiang Urumqi City Yazin Building. Japan, Korea, Hong Kong China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, C. Taipei. and India,
7.1.3 Xinjiang Five Rings Athletes’ Home Hotel. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Iran, Lebanon, China, Yemen and Syria.
8 OPENING CEREMONY
8.1 The official opening was held at Hua Ling Centre on 31st August 2006 at 2000 hours. A grand dinner was staged and the colourful cultural show enhanced the success of the opening. It was a joyous occasion for all the distinguished guests and participating teams.
9 TRANSPORTS
9.1 The importance of transportations need be emphasized when teams and officials were housed in several locations. Bus ferry service was used to convey the teams and other vehicles for the officials. In general, transports was fairly well coordinated and minor problems from the teams were reported which were resolved.
10 THE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
10.1 The competition system catered for 60 matches playing on 2 courts simultaneously to be completed in 9 days with a rest day. An average of 8 matches daily with 4 matches at each court. From the minute of the play-off the event was generally plain sailing with only minor interruptions from the score table and the timer.
10.2 The championship was keenly contested and thrilling to watch the good performance of junior stars of substance. The stadium witnessed very poor spectator capacity, which was not healthy in the promotion of basketball.
10.3 After 8 days of intensive and thrilling competition China and Korea were berthed for the final after some up-sets. Iran the last champion was dethroned at the early encounter and has to settle for the 7 placing. However in the final show-down, China with better average height and talents was certainly hand to beat. Korea noted for sharp shooting and superb team work exerted immersed pressure on China. At half time the score was 48-38 with China leading. In the intense battle for supremacy Korea tried very hard to close the gap. China had better control of the game and withstand the speedy Korean offensive. When the final signal triggered to end the game the score was 99-83 and China regained the Champion it lost to Iran 2 years ago under half filled stadium.
11 CONCLUSION
11.1 The championship presented a good encounter among the youngsters of our Asian members. Keen competition prevailed throughout the season with good display of skill and sportsmanship that thrilled the crowd in the stadium. It was a successful competition and hopefully the Organisers would review the weaknesses recorded for greater success in future championships.
11.2 More efforts on wider publicity should be planned though TV and Press Release to promote basketball to Urumqi population. With the full support from the Sport Ministry, basketball in China would excel to greater height.
11.3 On behalf of FIBA ASIA, I wish to congratulate 19th FIBA ASIA Championship for Junior Men Organising Committee for the successful championship. Finally, to all the sponsors mass media and television for playing the important role in promoting basketball. Also I wish to congratulate China, Korea and Lebanon for having gained their berths to the Junior World Championship in Vancouver Canada Scheduled from 12th – 22nd July 2007.
Thank you “ Peace Through Basketball “
URUMQI CHINA
1. GENERAL
1.1. Urumqi, the Capital City of Xinjiang Province is a fast developing centre attracting big influx of tourists all over the world. China has the honour to host this Junior Men Championship in this beautiful city from 1st - 9th September 2006.
1.2. The fine weather of sunny September greeted the participants throughout the season bringing along high quality sweet grapes and melons.
2. PARTICIPATING TEAMS AND DRAW
2.1. At the close of entry, all the 16 spots were taken up. However, due to school going problems, qualified teams from the zones were unable to participate. FIBA ASIA have invited other federations as replacement namely Kyrgyzstan from Middle Asia, Kuwait replacing UAE for Gulf and Singapore for East Asia.
2.2. The Draw to decide the grouping was held at Headquarters FIBA ASIA, MABA House, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was conducted by Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock, witnessed by Mr. M.P. Haridas, General Manager, Olympic Council Malaysia (OCM). The representatives from the India and Iran embassies, TV3 and the Press were also present. The results of the Draw is as follows:-
2.2.1
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
GROUP D
I. R. Iran
Korea
China
Lebanon
India
Syria
Hong Kong China
Thailand
Singapore
Kazakhstan
Japan
Kuwait
Chinese Taipei
Yemen
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
3. COMPETITION SYSTEM AND SCHEDULE
3.1. Competition system as stipulated in FIBA Asia governing the competition rules and regulations was applied.
3.2. The competition schedule was produced accordingly and faxed to all parties concerned. Changes had to be effected due to life TV telecast. Details as per the Annex attached.
4. COMPETITION VENUE
4.1. The competition was staged in 2 venues. The approved venues; namely the Xinjiang Sports Centre Stadium and Xinjiang Normal University Stadium in Urumqi. However a difference Stadium Hong Shan was used instead of the later stadium for the competition.
4.2. It needs to be emphasized that the playing floor area of Hong Shan with the dimension of about 32 X 20 Meters was not conducive for a championship of this level. It constrained the movement of the players and pruned to greater injury. There was hardly enough space for the positioning of TV cameras. The seating capacity is about 3300, with the basic facilities. It takes about 30 minutes by bus from athletes hotels.
4.3. The Xinjiang Sports Centre Stadium is located within the beautiful sports Complex. It has all the facilities required for any international event and takes only 5 minutes walk from Tarim Hotel.
4.4. The technical equipments were functional. The backdrop branded “Kim Leng” with the 24 second clocks mounted on top provided good service without any problem.
4.5. One main scoreboard with the timer was installed in the Sport Centre Stadium which has a seating capacity of about 6,500 seats. Minor hiccups caused with the timer tripping occasional. Thus interrupting the smooth running of the game.
5. TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
5.1. The meeting was held at the Sports Centre Stadium Multifunctional Conference Room on 31st August 2006 at 1500 hours. In the absence of Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock, FIBA ASIA Secretary General who was away on urgent work schedule, Mr. Hagop Khajirian chaired the meeting to coordinate the activities of the championship. Matters were conducted as per agenda issued for the meeting.
5.1.1. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
President : Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock ( Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
Member ( Host) : Mr. Fei Yixiang ( Asst. Sec. Gen, CBA )
Member ( Coopted) : Mr. Hagop Khajirian ( Deputy Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
Secretary : Col. Lee Kak Kuan (FIBA Asia)
5.1.2. JURY OF APPEAL
President : Sheikh Saud Bin Ali Al-Thani (President FIBA Asia)
Members : Alternates
Thailand - China / Lebanon / Yemen
India - Syria / Hong Kong China / Korea
C. Taipei - Singapore / Kuwait / Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia - Japan / Kazakhstan / Iran
5.1.3 FIBA Internal Regulations Governing the status of players and basketball nationality was highlighted. The agenda also included the duties of participating teams and penalty for refusing to play, etc.
5.1.4 Confirmed team lists as per the Annex attached.
6 TECHNICAL OFFICIALS AND REFEREES MEETING
6.1 The meeting was held immediately after the Team Managers’ Meeting at the same venue at 1630 hours. Mr. Hagop Khajirian welcomed all the officials present and Col. Lee Kak Kuan the Commissioner continued the meeting. Matters were discussed as per the agenda issued.
6.2 By FIBA ASIA ruling, all teams must have accompanied FIBA Referees. It was well responded and all the teams less Kyrgyzstan did not provided the referee. Total referees for the championship was 20 including 2 neutral referees and referees from the host. The list of the referees and the record of assignment as per the Annex attached.
7 ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD
7.1 Difference hotels were selected to house the officials and 16 participating teams. Minor complaints were received from the team officials. The hosts tried their best to resolve them. Food on buffet style was also catered by the hotels.
7.1.1 Tarim Hotel. All FIBA Officials, Technical officials and referees.
7.1.2 Xinjiang Urumqi City Yazin Building. Japan, Korea, Hong Kong China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, C. Taipei. and India,
7.1.3 Xinjiang Five Rings Athletes’ Home Hotel. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Iran, Lebanon, China, Yemen and Syria.
8 OPENING CEREMONY
8.1 The official opening was held at Hua Ling Centre on 31st August 2006 at 2000 hours. A grand dinner was staged and the colourful cultural show enhanced the success of the opening. It was a joyous occasion for all the distinguished guests and participating teams.
9 TRANSPORTS
9.1 The importance of transportations need be emphasized when teams and officials were housed in several locations. Bus ferry service was used to convey the teams and other vehicles for the officials. In general, transports was fairly well coordinated and minor problems from the teams were reported which were resolved.
10 THE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
10.1 The competition system catered for 60 matches playing on 2 courts simultaneously to be completed in 9 days with a rest day. An average of 8 matches daily with 4 matches at each court. From the minute of the play-off the event was generally plain sailing with only minor interruptions from the score table and the timer.
10.2 The championship was keenly contested and thrilling to watch the good performance of junior stars of substance. The stadium witnessed very poor spectator capacity, which was not healthy in the promotion of basketball.
10.3 After 8 days of intensive and thrilling competition China and Korea were berthed for the final after some up-sets. Iran the last champion was dethroned at the early encounter and has to settle for the 7 placing. However in the final show-down, China with better average height and talents was certainly hand to beat. Korea noted for sharp shooting and superb team work exerted immersed pressure on China. At half time the score was 48-38 with China leading. In the intense battle for supremacy Korea tried very hard to close the gap. China had better control of the game and withstand the speedy Korean offensive. When the final signal triggered to end the game the score was 99-83 and China regained the Champion it lost to Iran 2 years ago under half filled stadium.
11 CONCLUSION
11.1 The championship presented a good encounter among the youngsters of our Asian members. Keen competition prevailed throughout the season with good display of skill and sportsmanship that thrilled the crowd in the stadium. It was a successful competition and hopefully the Organisers would review the weaknesses recorded for greater success in future championships.
11.2 More efforts on wider publicity should be planned though TV and Press Release to promote basketball to Urumqi population. With the full support from the Sport Ministry, basketball in China would excel to greater height.
11.3 On behalf of FIBA ASIA, I wish to congratulate 19th FIBA ASIA Championship for Junior Men Organising Committee for the successful championship. Finally, to all the sponsors mass media and television for playing the important role in promoting basketball. Also I wish to congratulate China, Korea and Lebanon for having gained their berths to the Junior World Championship in Vancouver Canada Scheduled from 12th – 22nd July 2007.
Thank you “ Peace Through Basketball “
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