Senegal National Assembly Presents Women's Basketball Cup Trophy to FSBB

On 7 August 2026, El Malick Ndiaye, vice‑president of Senegal’s National Assembly, officially handed the women’s final trophy of the Senegal Basketball Cup to the Fédération Sénégalaise de Basket‑ball (FSBB) on behalf of Assembly President Ousmane Sonko. The ceremony was framed as a reaffirmation of parliamentary support for the national sport, highlighting basketball’s role in youth development, social cohesion and the promotion of women’s athletics. Ndiaye said, “J’ai réaffirmé le soutien de l’Assemblée nationale au mouvement sportif national ainsi que son engagement en faveur de la promotion du sport, notamment du basket‑ball,” and added, “Il s’agit de soutenir les initiatives en faveur de la jeunesse et de contribuer à la valorisation des talents ainsi que des performances de nos athlètes.” The event underscores the government’s intent to bolster Senegal’s historically strong basketball program, especially on the women’s side.