Turkmenistan’s national 3x3 basketball teams have begun a crucial phase of their preparations for the international season. The men’s and women’s teams have arrived in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, for a training camp. This was reported by IIC.

The choice of the Philippines is due to the high level of basketball development in the region and the need to adapt to the intense pace of play ahead of important competitions.

The training camp will run from 17 to 31 March. Twenty of the country’s leading athletes are taking part — ten representatives each from the men’s and women’s teams. The delegation is led by Myahrijemal Jumageldiyeva. Training is being provided by the men’s national team head coach Rustam Bagshiyev and the women’s team coach Maksim Otbozin. The programme includes work on physical fitness and tactical schemes for the 3x3 format.

The main aim of the camp is to prepare for the 3x3 Asian Basketball Cup in Singapore. The intensive training sessions will help to hone the players’ teamwork and boost their confidence in competition.

Participation in overseas training camps reflects Turkmenistan’s desire to strengthen its position in the Asian basketball rankings and compete successfully against the continent’s strongest teams.