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Arab Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait stumbles against Bahrain, must beat Saudis to reach Asian finals
MANAMA, July 9: The Kuwait junior basketball team suffered a heavy 93-52 defeat against host nation Bahrain in the second round of the Gulf Cup, currently taking place in Manama and set to conclude this Saturday. In the same round, Saudi Arabia recorded a dominant 73-30 victory over the UAE. This loss pushed Kuwait to second place in the standings with three points, trailing Bahrain, who lead with four. Saudi Arabia and the UAE follow with two points each, while Oman sits at the bottom with one point. Despite a promising start to the tournament — which serves as a qualifier for the Asian Cup finals — with a 63-44 win over the UAE, the Blues failed to maintain momentum in their second outing, falling short of the expectations placed upon them as title contenders. Kuwait began the game strongly, keeping pace with Bahrain and trailing narrowly 25-22 at the end of the first quarter. However, a dramatic decline in performance in the second quarter saw the host take full control, outscoring the Blues 33-9 to head into halftime with a commanding 58-31 lead. Bahrain's dominance continued in the second half as it widened the gap further, ending the third quarter 80-43 and wrapping up the match with a convincing 93-52 win, a 41-point margin. All teams are scheduled to rest today before action resumes tomorrow with two matchups: Saudi Arabia vs. Oman, and UAE vs. Bahrain. Kuwait will close its campaign the following day with a critical clash against Saudi Arabia — a match expected to decide the second team to qualify for the Asian Finals alongside the Gulf Cup champion.
Arab Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-16 basketball team opens Gulf Cup qualifiers against UAE
MANAMA, July 6: Kuwait's Under-16 basketball team will begin its campaign in the Gulf Cup Qualifiers today with a crucial opening match against the United Arab Emirates at 5:00 pm, followed by Bahrain vs. Oman at 7:30 pm. All matches will take place at Umm Al-Hassam Hall in the Bahraini capital. The qualifiers will follow a single round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the Asian Junior Cup Finals scheduled for August in Mongolia. The Kuwaiti squad, led by head coach Dr. Talal Al-Qallaf and assistant Yahya Al-Bahr, enters the tournament after three weeks of local training followed by an intensive training camp in Cairo, where the team played five friendly matches to fine-tune preparations. Among the standout players in the squad are: Abdulaziz Al-Mutawa, Fareej Al-Freej, Omar Al-Saleh, Musaed Al-Obaidi, Mishaal Al-Azmi, Abdulrahman Al-Qatifi, and Abdullah Al-Jarid. Mishaal Mohammed, Board Member of the Kuwait Basketball Association and National Teams Director, expressed confidence in the team's readiness. 'We prepared well, and the training camp was successful. The technical staff worked hard to correct mistakes from the Cairo friendlies and ensure the players are in peak condition. We are aiming to compete for top spots and qualify for the Asian Finals,' he said.
Arab Times
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait prepares in Egypt for Gulf Championship challenge
KUWAIT CITY, June 1The Kuwait junior basketball team will depart for Cairo tomorrow to begin an external training camp running until July 5. The camp is part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Gulf Championship, scheduled to take place in Manama, Bahrain, from July 7 to 14. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the Asian Finals. The delegation is headed by Ghazi Al-Otaibi, Treasurer of the Kuwait Basketball Federation, and includes Mohsen Al-Mutairi, Mishaal Mohammed Adarian, head coach Talal Al-Qallaf, assistant coach Yahya Al-Bahr, and team manager Talib Al-Kandari. The squad features 12 promising players: Abdulaziz Al-Mutawa, Suwait Al-Dhafiri, Fareej Al-Fureij, Omar Al-Asaq, Abdulrahman Al-Qatifi, Omar Al-Saleh, Musaed Al-Obaidi, Abdulrahman Al-Marzouq, Ali Al-Salahi, Ali Abbas, Mishaal Al-Azmi, and Abdullah Al-Jarid. During their stay in Cairo, the team is scheduled to play several friendly matches, including matchups against the Jordanian national team, Al-Ahly, and Al-Ittihad of Alexandria. Ghazi Al-Otaibi emphasized that the Basketball Federation is keen on ensuring the players gain valuable experience from the camp and deliver strong performances in the Gulf Championship. He noted that this effort is part of a broader strategy to see the national team reach the podium, backed by a focused preparation plan from the technical staff. Al-Otaibi also extended his gratitude to the Sports Authority for its continued support in developing Kuwait's national basketball teams.
Saba Yemen
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
National youth team loses to Indonesia in Asian finals
Sana'a - Saba: The national youth team lost to its Indonesian counterpart, 4-1, in today's second round match of Group C of the Asian Finals. The national team had opened its campaign with a 2-0 victory over Afghanistan, securing three important points that put it very close to qualifying for the World Cup finals. Florasta scored two goals for the Indonesian team, while Mohammed Goli and Henga scored for Yemen. Mohammed Al-Jarash scored from the penalty spot, securing Indonesia's World Cup qualification. The Yemeni stars will conclude their Asian journey next Thursday against South Korea, who will play their second match against Afghanistan this evening. This crucial match will determine which team advances to the World Cup finals. The Korean team will seek to overcome Afghanistan after its defeat to Indonesia. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
