Hanne Mestdagh dreams of a new basketball arena in Ypres
The well-known basketball player Hanne Mestdagh, who played for the Belgian Cats for many years, has a strong bond with the city of Ypres. The 33-year-old athlete now feels completely at home there. She is very involved in the local sports community and looks at the future of basketball in the region with a positive outlook.
Ypres is known as a true basketball city with many enthusiastic fans. Mestdagh sees a lot of potential for the sport in this area. She emphasizes that there is a great passion for basketball in the city, but that the current facilities could still grow to meet the rising popularity.
In a recent conversation, she shared her personal dream for the city. Mestdagh hopes that a large, modern basketball arena will be built in Ypres in the future. According to her, such new infrastructure would not only help local clubs but also contribute to the further development of basketball in West Flanders.
Although she has left her career with the national team behind her, Mestdagh remains committed to the sport. Her vision for a new arena is being followed with interest by many in the sports world. It remains to be seen whether her dream can eventually become a reality for sports fans in Ypres.