Jordan
Ahli Bank sponsored
the 2026 West Asia Basketball Association (WABA) U18 Championship, which was hosted
in Amman from 7 to 11 July and organized by the West Asia Basketball
Association in cooperation with the Jordan Basketball Federation.
The championship, an
important regional sporting event for emerging talent, brought together the
national teams of Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Iran, Iraq and Syria to compete
for three qualifying spots at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup. It also provided an opportunity
to promote competitiveness, sportsmanship and excellence among young players.
Lebanon, Iran and Syria secured qualification for the continental tournament.
Jordan Ahli Bank’s sponsorship of the championship
reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting youth, sports and community
initiatives that deliver meaningful impact. It also highlights the bank’s focus
on fostering sustainable partnerships that help nurture promising talent and
strengthen its presence at sporting events that engage young people and
families across Jordan.
The WABA U18
Championship is one of the region’s leading youth basketball tournaments and
serves as the official qualifying competition for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup. The
tournament attracted strong public attendance and media interest, further
reinforcing Jordan’s position as a destination capable of hosting major
regional sporting events.
Through this
sponsorship, Jordan Ahli Bank continues to support initiatives that
combine sport with community impact, reinforcing its role as an active partner
in empowering youth and contributing to the ongoing development of sports in
Jordan.
