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Qatar Tribune
18 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar to play friendlies against India in Doha
The Qatar national basketball team will be playing two friendly matches against in Doha as part of their training camp from July 8 to 14, following the successful completion of the initial phase in Turkey. The Qatar team is preparing for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Finals. The team's training camp is a crucial component of Qatar Basketball Federation's extensive preparation plan, designed to ensure that the Qatar national team achieves both physical and technical readiness, allowing the players to participate in the continental tournament in optimal condition. The training camp will feature both morning and evening training sessions at the Al Gharafa Club Gymnasium, along with two friendly matches against India. The first match is set for Friday, July 11, at 7pm, while the second match will take place on Sunday, July 13, at the same time, both at the Al Gharafa Indoor Gymnasium. The Qatar team,'s technical camp is being held under the supervision of Turkish coach Hakan Demir. Qatar's preparation program includes an overseas camp in South Korea from July 16 to 21. This phase will feature several significant friendly matches against formidable Asian teams. Subsequently, the team will participate in an international friendly tournament hosted by Qatar at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall from July 25 to August 1, which will involve the national teams of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Japan. This will mark the conclusion of the preparations for the continental finals. The 2025 FIBA Asia Cup draw has placed the Qatar in Group A, alongside Lebanon, South Korea, and Australia. (TNN)
ILoveQatar.net
2 days ago
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar wins hosting rights for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026
The Qatar Olympic Committee announced on 3 July 2025 that Qatar has won the hosting rights for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026. قطر تفوز بحق استضافة بطولة كأس آسيا تحت 18 سنة 2026, وذلك بعد إعلان المكتب الإقليمي للاتحاد الدولي لكرة السلة (FIBA) - في آسيا عن الدول المستضيفة لبطولات FIBA في قارة آسيا للفترة من 2026 إلى 2028. 🌏🇶🇦🏀 Qatar wins the hosting rights for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026, following… — Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) July 3, 2025 In an official statement, the federation noted that the Asian Basketball Confederation's selection of Qatar to host the tournament underscores Doha's prominent status as a distinguished sports destination for basketball tournaments and events. The statement added that the championship will feature 16 Asian national teams competing in intense matches across two state-of-the-art venues, with eight games played daily. This will provide significant technical benefits and enhance Qatar's organizational capabilities, especially as the country prepares to host the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the first of its kind in the Middle East. In this context, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation Mohammed Saad Al Mughaiseeb emphasised that hosting continental and global tournaments in Qatar reflects the nation's full commitment to supporting team sports. He added that the U18 Asia Cup represents a crucial opportunity to develop young talents in the sport and serves as a catalyst for improvement through competition against strong teams. He explained that the Qatar Basketball Federation is working closely with relevant authorities, the Asian Basketball Confederation, and FIBA to ensure the organisation of exceptional tournaments that combine professionalism and ideal management while providing a competitive and healthy environment for all participating teams, including players, coaches, administrators, and fans. Al Mughaiseeb affirmed that the federation looks forward to hosting numerous future tournaments aimed at promoting the 2027 Qatar Basketball World Cup, optimally preparing national teams, and developing Qatari personnel through continental and global competitions, in addition to contributing to the promotion of sports tourism in Qatar. The President of the Qatar Basketball Federation stressed the immense value of the U18 Asia Cup, noting that hosting a continental championship will pave the way for perfecting the organisation of the World Cup and open broad horizons for Qatari youth to advance in both the sporting and organisational aspects of events. It will also showcase Qatar's ability to host global events with the highest standards of quality.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar to host 2026 FIBA U-18 Asia Cup
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has announced that Qatar has been chosen to host the 2026 FIBA U-18 Asia Cup. It was officially included in the FIBA Asia Events Calendar for 2026-2028, which received approval during the FIBA Asia Board of Directors meeting held on June 26, 2025. The host nations for various key continental championships were also revealed. Qatar will be the venue for this prestigious tournament, featuring 16 Asian teams competing in intense matches across two modern stadiums, with an average of eight games scheduled each day. This underscores Qatar's exceptional organizational preparedness and its capability to serve as a comprehensive model for hosting major sporting events. The announcement aligns with Qatar's role as the host for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will take place for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region, from August 28 to September 12, 2027. Hosting this international event signifies a historic milestone for basketball in the region and highlights Qatar's global sporting reputation and dedication to promoting and advancing team sports. QBF President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb, said: 'It is a great honour for us to host the 2026 AFC U-18 Asian Cup, a continental championship that represents an important platform for discovering and developing young basketball talent from across Asia. We are also proud to host the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in our region, a historic event that will place Qatar at the heart of global sporting events. He added, 'This hosting confirms the success of our ongoing efforts to develop the game and highlights Qatar's prestigious position on the continental and international sports map. 'We believe that hosting these tournaments will provide a strong incentive for our young athletes and open up broad horizons for them to interact with the global and continental levels.' He also indicated that the QBF is collaborating closely with the relevant authorities, the Asian Basketball Confederation, and FIBA to ensure the organization of outstanding tournaments that merge professionalism with excellent organization, while fostering a competitive and healthy atmosphere for all teams involved, including players, coaches, administrators, and fans. Al Mughaiseeb added that the federation is eager to host numerous upcoming tournaments aimed at promoting the 2027 FIFA World Cup Qatar, optimally preparing national teams, enhancing Qatari talent during continental and international competitions, and contributing to the advancement of sports tourism in Qatar. The FIBA Asia Regional Office announced host nations for the 2026-2028 FIBA events, which include The Philippines, set to host the 2027 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in over ten years; Indonesia, which will host the 2027 and 2028 U-16 Women's Asian Cups; Kazakhstan, designated to host the 2028 U-18 Women's Asian Cup; and Jordan, which will host the 2027 U-16 Women's Asian Cup.
