Doha, August 27 (QNA) - The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 has approved four venues to host the competitions.

The four venues are Lusail Multipurpose Hall, Duhail Sports Hall, Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Al Janoub Stadium.

They will be renamed to Lusail Arena, Duhail Arena, Al Attiyah Arena, and Al Janoub Arena, respectively - just for the tournament - to ensure homogeneity.

It will be the first time in the history of the Basketball World Cup that games will be played in a Football World Cup Stadium. Al Janoub Stadium will be converted to a Basketball Arena with its capacity exceeding 8,000 spectators' seats, honoring Qatar's dedication to sustainability and continuing its legacy, connecting the two great sporting events.

In his remarks, Director-General of FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, President of Qatar Basketball Federation, and Member of the FIBA Foundation Mohammed Saad Al Meghaiseeb said, "Two years ago, Qatar won the bid to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2027. It is a great honor and responsibility to deliver the best World Cup in history, as well as to continue the legacy of our country in organizing successful sporting events."

"Three of our venues are ready and we are working on one of the most distinguished projects in the history of our sport to transform a Football Stadium into a Basketball Arena.

Al Janoub Arena will be the pinnacle of our efforts. Our main goal for the next two years is to continue to raise awareness and to leave a legacy for the game of Basketball both in Qatar and the whole MENA region. Exactly in two years, Qatar will welcome fans from all over the world. I can assure you that the members of the LOC, all our stakeholders, and with the continuous support of the government, Qatar will be ready to deliver an unforgettable experience to the Basketball world," he added.

To celebrate this 2 Years to Go milestone, FIBA, with the support of the FBWC Qatar 2027 LOC, has launched a fans registration website to declare their interest and stay connected with all tournament

updates, including early ticketing information. (QNA)