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Situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Kuwait can be your perfect holiday destination. Kuwait means "fortress built near water". Looking for Sports and Recreation in Kuwait? Basketball in Kuwait is one of the well- known recreational facilities that the country offers. Officially the game of Basketball was first played in the YMCA gymnasium on January 20, 1892 with nine players, on a much smaller court than the present-day National Basketball Association (NBA) court. Since then the game was begun to be popular and it also entered in the country of Kuwait. Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball and the specialized ball for this game came in late 1950's. The game of Basketball is played between two teams. Each team consists of five players. Every opponent player tries to score points against one another by throwing the ball through a 10 foot high hoop. The ball is moved forward on the court by dribbling or passing it between teammates. The team, who gets more points, wins the game. But you have to maintain the strict rules and regulations. Basketball Organization in Kuwait: The chief Basketball organization in Kuwait is the Kuwait Basketball Association. They were one of the members of FIBA since 1959. Some of the best Basketball clubs in Kuwait: The renowned Basketball clubs of the country are-
- Al Arabi Club
- Al Qadsia Sporting Club
- Al Kuwait Club
- Kazma Club If you are in the country of Kuwait, take part in the sports and recreation. Apart from Basketball, some others in this category include:
- Diving in Kuwait
- Football in Kuwait Hurry up! Come for your vacation in Kuwait and spend some glorious days here. Enjoy your staying amidst the cheerful sports and recreation of the country.
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