Kaptin Idoko, the co-founder of Hoopdreams, recently shared his enthusiastic impressions of the just-concluded Kidsports Charity Cup Season 13, held at the Campos Mini Stadium.
Hoopdreams played a pivotal role as partners in organizing the inaugural basketball competitions introduced in this year’s event, adding a new layer of excitement to the annual sports extravaganza.
In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Kaptin expressed his excitement about the Kidsports event, noting that he had heard about it and seen previous editions on TV broadcasts.
He found the experience of being actively involved in the 13th edition, especially with the incorporation of basketball, to be particularly thrilling.
“The Kidsports event was rather exciting. I was impressed, and it was exciting to be a part of it this year, being the 13th edition and the maiden edition involving basketball,” Kaptin shared.
He continued, “Fortunately, we at Hoopdreams were tasked with making sure that part of the event was handled.”
He emphasized the engaging nature of the U12 basketball matches, highlighting the impressive skills demonstrated by the young players.
“It was pretty exciting to see the kids play basketball, especially the U12. I was very fascinated with the way they played. Watching basketball is always fun when you see people do it for a cause.
Also, the football side of it, watching the kids play football, cheering each other up, and supporting their teams was quite an exciting event, and everyone had fun. Ms. Bukola deserves her flowers and more grease to her elbow.”
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Kaptin Idoko shed light on Hoopdreams’ role, describing the company as a basketball entertainment entity dedicated to creating platforms for showcasing talents worldwide.
The company engages in organizing various basketball events, ranging from friendly matches to tournaments and street activations, with a primary focus on talent exposure.
Explaining Hoopdreams’ role, Kaptin said, “Hoopdreams is a basketball entertainment company. One of our values is creating a platform to showcase talents worldwide. We create basketball games and activations, running from friendly matches to tournaments to street activations to showcase these talents.”
He added, “After this event, we would be propagating the games and try to get these kids the opportunity either to further their career or their hobbies or dreams in basketball. That way, we provide them the coverage that they might not have easy access to.”
While commending the overall success of the event, Kaptin suggested that in subsequent editions, additional efforts should be made to attract more spectators.
He emphasized the importance of broader community involvement, urging people beyond participating schools and orphanages to attend, witness the kids’ performances, and offer encouragement.
The success of the Kidsports Charity Cup Season 13, with the inclusion of basketball competitions, marks a significant achievement in fostering sportsmanship and talent development among the youth.
The partnership between Hoopdreams and the Kidsports Charity Cup continues to create impactful platforms for nurturing young talents and promoting the spirit of sports in the community.
