BY TENGETILE MWALI (INTERN)
MBABANE– Eswatini is set to host a new high-profile basketball competition, the Eswatini Basketball Winter Tournament, also branded as “The Winter Basketball Classic”. It is scheduled to take place from July 10 to July 12, 2026 at the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), Kwaluseni Campus.
Organised by Yas Eventful Minds, the tournament aims to bring together elite basketball clubs from across Africa, positioning itself as one of the region’s emerging winter sporting showcases.
The three-day competition will feature four divisions designed to accommodate both active and veteran players. These include the Men’s Open Elite Division, Women’s Open Elite Division, as well as the Veterans +40 Men’s and Women’s Legends Divisions, offering a platform for experienced players to remain competitively engaged.
Team participation comes at a registration fee of E2 500 per team, with organisers emphasizing that late registrations will not be accepted, highlighting a strict planning and selection process ahead of the tournament.
Organisers have described the event as more than just a competition, positioning it as a regional basketball experience intended to strengthen sporting ties and elevate the standard of club basketball within and beyond Eswatini.
Primary contact for the tournament is Kuda Zvareva, who can be reached at +27 74 644 8288 or via email at kuda.zvareva@gmail.com. Additional inquiries can also be directed to Thando Mkhatshwa at +268 7630 9780 or yaseventfulminds@gmail.com.
With growing interest in basketball across Southern Africa, the Winter Basketball Classic is expected to attract strong participation and set a new benchmark for off-season club tournaments in the kingdom.
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