NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.
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NBA Shifts Focus from Africa to New Academy in Abu Dhabi, Closing Sole African Training Facility
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October 2, 2026
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📰 Al Jazeera
📋 Key Takeaway
The NBA has closed its only training academy in Africa, shifting its focus to a new global academy in Abu Dhabi. This decision impacts young players in Africa, Mexico, and Australia. For Iran, this reflects broader trends in international sports investment and development.
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