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KZN basketball players have a shot at being part of history

- ZAID BHOOLA zaid.bhoola@inl.co.za

THE South African Sports Confederat­ion and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) has said basketball will be included in the first African Beach Games, and the KwaZulu-Natal Basketball Associatio­n is hosting a 3x3 National Qualifying Tournament to determine which men’s and women's teams will represent the province.

This is an opportunit­y for South African basketball players to represent their country on the internatio­nal stage and make history.

Here are five motivation­al quotes by legendary basketball players to inspire you to take your shot. The registrati­on deadline is March 23:

◆ “You can’t let your failures define you. You have to let your failures teach you.” – Kobe Bryant, US.

◆ “Basketball is more than just a game, it’s

a lifestyle. Live it.” – Lebron James, US.

◆ “The only way to do great work is to love

what you do.” – Steve Nash, Canada.

◆ “Basketball is like photograph­y, if you don’t focus, all you have is the negative.” – Dan Frisby, South Africa ◆ “I’ve missed more than 9 000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan, US.

These words of wisdom emphasise the importance of hard work, perseveran­ce, and belief in oneself. Representi­ng South Africa at the African Beach Games will take dedication, discipline, and commitment, but it will also be an experience of a lifetime.

The KwaZulu-Natal Basketball Associatio­n is hosting the 3x3 National Qualifying Tournament at the Ballito Edessy Mall on March 25. The top men’s and women’s teams will have the opportunit­y to represent the province at the African Beach Games in Hammamet, Tunisia, in June.

The registrati­on deadline has been extended to March 23.

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