Qatari referee Alaa Sulaiman impresses at Arab Basketball C'ship
Manama (Bahrain)
Qatari international referee Alaa Sulaiman continues to impress at the 26th Arab Nations Basketball Championship, currently underway at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Bahrain, with participation from various Arab national teams.
Sulaiman has officiated several key matches, including Kuwait vs. Algeria and UAE vs. Algeria, demonstrating exceptional precision, composure, and authority. Her high-calibre performance has earned praise from technical observers and tournament organizers.
Her participation reflects the Qatar Basketball Federation's commitment to advancing women's refereeing as part of its broader vision to empower women in sports and enhance their presence in regional and international arenas. The federation places significant emphasis on developing female talent across all aspects of the game, particularly in refereeing.
In a landmark achievement highlighting Qatar's progress in refereeing development, the Qatar Basketball Federation recently announced that four of its referees—Youcef Zainal, Bandar Al-Suwaidi, Alaa Sulaiman, and Yassin Kashkash—have been accredited as international referees by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for the 2025-2027 period. This recognition follows their successful completion of FIBA's rigorous technical requirements and assessments, qualifying them to officiate continental and international tournaments under FIBA's umbrella.
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