The National Olympic Committee of Albania has successfully concluded another edition of the “Sport Teams in Schools” national championship, in volleyball and basketball, for boys and girls. The second edition engaged more than 10,000 children and students from 8 to 18 years old, from all 61 Municipalities of Albania.

400 coaches, physical education teachers and coordinators were engaged for the organization of such a large scale activity. This is an event organized by the National Olympic Committee of Albania, with the support of the Albanian government, which aims to educate children and young citizens through sport, the Olympic spirit and its basic principles.

NOC Albania aims to use this massive involvement to help with the discovery of new talents for professional volleyball and basketball teams throughout the country. 300 children and students have been recruited for the second edition by the Basketball and Volleyball Federations only.