JEDDAH — Saudi scholarship student Rakan Alnasser has secured a sports partnership between the Drs. Paces initiative and Loughborough Basketball in the United Kingdom, opening new opportunities for Saudi student-athletes to train and develop their skills in one of Britain’s leading university sporting environments.
The partnership will allow Saudi student-athletes to join Loughborough Basketball’s development program as practice players, giving them access to high-intensity training sessions, experienced coaches and an established competitive basketball environment while continuing their academic studies.
The initiative aims to help Saudi athletes gain international exposure, enhance their technical abilities and benefit from the expertise available at Loughborough University, which is widely recognized for its sporting excellence.
The partnership also extends beyond basketball, with Loughborough Basketball players set to participate in activities organized by the Drs. Paces running club, strengthening sporting and community engagement between the two sides.
Under the agreement, Drs. Paces will also receive brand exposure through Loughborough Basketball’s post-game scorecards.
Alnasser said the partnership reflects his commitment to giving back to Saudi Arabia and contributing to the Kingdom’s rapidly developing sports sector.
He emphasized that his ambitions extend beyond academic achievement to creating meaningful opportunities for Saudi athletes and connecting them with international sporting expertise.
Alnasser also expressed pride in establishing a partnership that supports both his home country’s sporting ambitions and his university’s athletic community.
Source: Saudi Gazette