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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar to kick off campaign against hosts Bahrain at Arab Basketball Championship
Tribune News Network Doha The draw for the 26th Arab Men's Basketball Championship - to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from July 25 to August 2 - has set the stage for an exciting tournament. The opening match will feature Qatar's reserve national team facing off against Bahrain at 8pm on Friday at Khalifa Sports City Arena. The championship will follow a single-round robin format with seven participating Arab teams: Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, the UAE, and Kuwait. The team topping the standings at the end of the tournament, which traces its origins to 1974, will claim the title. Qatar's reserve team will follow a packed schedule after their opener against Bahrain. On Saturday they will take on Egypt followed by a rest day on Sunday. The team will on Tuesday play against Algeria, and faces the UAE on Wednesday. Qatar will play Kuwait on Friday, August 1, before concluding their campaign against Tunisia on Saturday. The draw ceremony was conducted virtually via Zoom on Monday and was attended by representatives of the participating national federations. Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, General Secretary of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director of National Teams, expressed optimism about the team's performance. He emphasized that the tournament is a critical step in the development of Qatar's young players, aligning with a strategic plan to enhance their skills through high-level competition. 'This championship is a vital opportunity to nurture our young talent,' Al Kuwari said. 'We have strong confidence in our squad, and our goal is to deliver a performance that reflects the progress of Qatari basketball, building on the valuable experience gained at the William Jones Cup.' Qatar's reserve team recently competed in the 44th William Jones International Basketball Tournament in Chinese Taipei, where they faced formidable opponents, including Japan, Australia, Bahrain, the UAE, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei A and B, and the Philippines' strong group. The tournament provided Qatar with crucial international exposure and preparation. The Qatari squad comprises 13 players: Abdullah Yassin, Owen Ikena Amah, Raslan Rashid Al Abdulla, Mubarak Rashid Jama, Mohammed Saeed Badri, Osama Abdelnasser, Tamim Abu Issa, Azzam Mohammed, Mohammed Ahmed, Mahmoud Deeb, Issa Alert, Hamza Al Attar, and Dijan Janic. The team is guided by a coaching staff focused on building a youthful, competitive lineup for the future. Participating delegations will begin arriving in Bahrain on Tuesday, led by the Arab Basketball Federation's leadership, including Secretary-General Major General Abdullah Shalabi. Bahrain secured hosting rights for this edition after Tunisia withdrew, marking the kingdom's first time hosting the Arab championship in its over five-decade history. Extensive logistical and technical preparations are underway to ensure a successful tournament.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar's basketball training camp in South Korea concludes on a high note with friendly
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar national basketball team wrapped up its overseas training camp in Seoul, South Korea, with a second friendly match against the South Korean national team on Sunday. The game, held at Jonggwangjang Arena in Anyang, ended in a 95-78 defeat for Qatar as part of their preparation for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The match was fiercely competitive across all four quarters. Qatar started strong, leading 24-15 in the first quarter. However, South Korea, under the guidance of coach An Jun-ho, regained momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Qatar 27-12. In the third quarter, Qatar fought back to take a narrow 59-58 lead, but consecutive three-pointers from South Korea's Lee Hyun-jung and Yoo Jun-seok shifted the tide, with the hosts closing the quarter ahead 27-22. In the final quarter, South Korea dominated, capitalizing on Qatar's physical fatigue with precise outside shooting and organized offensive plays, securing a 26-20 scoreline to clinch the game 95-78. Qatar had previously faced South Korea in a friendly on Friday, falling 90-71. That match provided a valuable opportunity for Qatar's coaching staff, led by Turkish coach Hakan Demir, to test various defensive and offensive strategies while giving extended playing time to a wide range of players. The training camp was attended by Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, who closely followed the team's preparations. The delegation was led by Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, Director of National Teams and General Secretary of the Federation. This camp marks the third phase of Qatar's intensive preparation program, following earlier camps in Turkey and Doha. The team will now enter the final phase of their preparations, hosting an international friendly tournament at Lusail Multipurpose Arena from July 28 to August 1.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Fire breaks out at Ras Al Khaimah factory; authorities on site
Civil Defence units, in coordination with national teams, are actively responding to a fire that broke out at a factory in the Halila area of Ras Al Khaimah. The incident has prompted a swift and comprehensive field response, with the involvement of multiple relevant authorities. So far, no injuries or casualties have been reported. The Ras Al Khaimah Police General Command advised the public to avoid the area, use alternative routes, refrain from sharing unverified information, and rely solely on official sources for updates.
Arab Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait's Ambassador to Egypt hosts Olympic team during Cairo training camp
CAIRO, July 13: Kuwait's Ambassador to Egypt, Ghanem Saqr Al-Ghanim, hosted a dinner in honor of the Kuwaiti Olympic football team delegation currently participating in a training camp in Cairo, part of its preparations for the AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers. The dinner was attended by key football officials, including Osama Hussein, Vice Chairman of the Kuwait Football Association for Technical Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Ajab, Board Member of the Association; and Saud Al-Mujammed, Director of National Teams. In appreciation of the ambassador's warm reception and support, the Kuwaiti delegation presented him with a commemorative shield and a signed Blue Team jersey. The team is set to resume training this evening after its second friendly match. The technical and administrative staff have focused on ramping up preparations, with more friendly matches lined up. As part of their friendly schedule, the Blues will face Egypt in two matches next Thursday and Sunday. The Cairo camp is a key component of the team's buildup to the AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers, set to take place in Saudi Arabia in January. Kuwait will compete in Group B, alongside Japan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar, with matches scheduled from September 1 to 9. Head coach Dario Pesic and assistant Mohamed Al-Filakawi are aiming to raise the squad's fitness levels and strengthen team chemistry. A reshuffle in the squad is expected during the second preparation phase in August, as they finalize the lineup for the decisive qualifying tournament.
Arab Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-19 handball team heads to Europe for World Cup preparations
KUWAIT CITY, July 13: The delegation of Kuwait's junior national handball team departed this morning for Croatia and Slovenia to begin an external training camp in preparation for the 2025 IHF Men's Youth (U-19) World Championship set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from August 6 to 16. The delegation is led by Kuwait Handball Association Secretary General Qaid Al-Adwani and includes Board Member Mishaal Al-Qabandi, National Teams Technical Director Faisal Saywan, Team Manager Yousef Al-Shaheen, and the full technical staff headed by Danish coach Heine, along with assistant national coach Saud Mufreh and goalkeeper coach Marwan Maqayez. The camp includes 22 players. Speaking ahead of departure, Faisal Saywan praised the players for their dedication during the first phase of preparation, which took place locally through intensive training sessions. He also highlighted the inclusion of several younger players into the junior squad—a move aimed at nurturing talent and strengthening the overall development pipeline for Kuwaiti handball across all age groups. The European training camp is expected to play a key role in sharpening the team's competitive edge ahead of the World Championship in Cairo.
