10/08/2025
A Basketball Coaching program "Young Hoopers" has been initiated by the YMCA, Mullaitivu in collaboration with Gnanam Valar Arivu Valar foundation (GVAV) from the 08th of August (Saturday) at 3.30pm at the Mu/Vithyananda College Basketball Court.
Many schools in nearby areas weren't able to involve their students in basketball due to prevailing issues such as lack of equipment, basketball court and a basketball coach who could provide training.
Taking these issues into concern, the YMCA, Mullaitivu alongside with GVAV have made the necessary arrangements to overcome these obstacles by providing a basketball coach, necessary equipments and also access to Vithyananda College's basketball court so that the students be able to participate and experience the sport. The Principal of Vithyananda College has also gladly welcomed students from other neighbouring schools to also come join in the program.
The training program is currently being conducted to Grade 09 students (2025) from Mondays to Fridays at 8.00am. Our main goal is to create an awareness about the sport, help students maximise their potential and to also effectively create basketball teams in all the schools so that they may register and take part in matches and tournaments hosted by the Educational department. This is the first step in our long term vision of introducing and implementing Basketball as a major sport in all schools in Mullaitivu.
A heartfelt thank you to Gnanam Valar Arivu Valar foundation and also the Principal of Mu/Vithyananda College for helping and assisting us in implementing this program.
We extend a warm welcome to all the Grade 09 students to make maximum use of this unique opportunity, to showcase their talents and become future "Hoopers". 🙂❤️💯.
