+70 Men’s top scorer, Tom Campbell, has received a motion from Scottish parliament congratulating him and all of FIMBA GB on their success at the recent European Championships.
The motion was submitted by Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party and reads:-
That the Parliament congratulates Tom Campbell, from Troon, on captaining the GB men’s over 70s basketball team to a gold win at the International Maxibasketball Federation (FIMBA) European Championships in Pesaro, Italy; notes that the over-70s men’s team was the only GB team to win gold, and that seven of the 12 points scored by Tom were in the fourth quarter of the final, as the team won 45-42 against Lithuania; recognises that Tom coached basketball at Marr College with the Troon Tornadoes for over 20 years, and was head coach of the Scotland under-18 and senior men’s teams; commends all the GB teams that took part and praises the work of FIMBA GB in promoting physical activity for people over the age of 35; congratulates Tom on being GB’s leading point scorer, hopes to see him continue his basketball career for many years to come, and wishes him every success for the future.
We are delighted to receive such recognition from our Scottish contingent and we look forward to continuing our development in all three home nations to create the best on court and off court experience and further success.
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Congratulations Tom and the entire +70 Men’s team again on their incredible success. These guys are true superhumans and it was a privilege to watch them play. The game truly does never stop.
Bruce Lauder – FIMBA GB Committee Member
