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French Basketball chief arrives in Qatar

Published: 29 Apr 2015 - 12:45 am | Last Updated: 14 Jan 2022 - 03:42 pm

Mohammad Ali Hobash, QBF Assistant Secretary General (right) receives Jean-Pierre Siutat,  MIES-FIBA Central Board Member and President of the French Basketball Federation (FFBB), yesterday in Doha. Siutat is on a four-day visit to Qatar during which he will watch the Qatar Basketball Cup final (tomorrow) and will also visit the country’s sports facilities.      

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