The Suriname School Sport Federation (SSFS), an operational arm of the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, has successfully trained the first cohort of physical education (PE) teachers from secondary schools in 3×3 basketball. This initiative is part of Suriname’s preparation for its debut at the Inter Island School Games 2026, a prestigious regional school sports event where Suriname will compete alongside Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. The Inter Island School Games, also known as The Inter Insulair School Games, is designed for students aged 10 to 17. Suriname will participate in 3×3 basketball, chess, and athletics. To assemble a competitive team, the SSFS is organizing national school competitions, with the champions representing the country. For 3×3 basketball, the SSFS is collaborating closely with the Suriname Basketball Association (SBA) and the Dutch Basketball Federation (NBB) to equip PE teachers with the skills to train school teams to international standards. Following the initial training of 17 teachers, a second round will be held for 28 PE teachers from the BOSS (Physical Education and School Sports) division from October 27 to 29. The session will conclude with a certificate ceremony, as stated by SSFS Chairman Aniel Ghisaidoobe. The SSFS emphasizes that these training programs align with its mission to strengthen school sports nationwide, foster talent development, and connect with regional and international competitions.