Gulf U-16 Basketball Championship is of great importance for future talents: Saadoun Al Kuwari

Doha: The Gulf Basketball Federation, in collaboration with its counterpart, the Bahrain Basketball Federation, is actively engaged in finalizing prep...

Doha: The Gulf Basketball Federation, in collaboration with its counterpart, the Bahrain Basketball Federation, is actively engaged in finalizing preparations for the Gulf U-16 Basketball Championship. This tournament is set to take place in Bahrain from July 22 to 27, featuring six teams: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. All matches will be conducted at the Umm Al Hassam Sports Hall.

This tournament holds significant importance, as both the champion and the runner-up will secure two direct spots in the U-16 Asian Cup Finals, scheduled to occur in Mongolia in September 2025.

In this regard, Qatar Basketball Federation Secretary-General and Secretary-General of the Gulf Basketball Federation Saadoun Sabah Al-Kuwari conveyed his hopes for the success of all teams involved, urging them to showcase the high technical standards that Gulf basketball is known for.

He highlighted the significance of this event, which will grant the champion and runner-up two berths to the Asian Cup Finals, thereby enhancing the technical quality of the tournament and fostering enthusiasm and competition among the teams in the Gulf Championship.

He stated, “We at the Gulf Basketball Federation, in partnership with the Bahrain Basketball Federation, are committed to organizing an outstanding tournament that reflects the advanced level of the sport in the region.”