Inter-scholastic Basketball League kick-off

Basketball officials in the Republic of Marshall Islands along with hundreds of elementary and high school basketball players officially opened the 2006 Inter-Scholastic Basketball league.

The event was opened by a small ceremony held at the National Gym Educational Cultural Center on Tuesday, February 1. RMI Secretary for Internal Affairs Wilbur Allen addressed the ceremony on behalf of Sports Minister Rien Morris. Other local and traditional leaders atttended the opening to bless the enthusiasm and interests of the young basketballers. There are 10 elementary and 10 high schools competing in the tournament.