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FIBA Asia Cup participation good for Qatar team's future: Saadoun Al Kuwari
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Qatar's participation in the Asia Cup served as a critical step in their long-term strategy to bolster their continental presence and prepare for the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, set to begin in November 2025. The tournament provided Qatar's young players with invaluable experience against diverse playing styles, particularly those of Australia and South Korea, while testing their readiness for future global competitions. Entering the tournament, Qatar aimed to advance beyond the group stage and reach the knockout rounds, despite facing formidable opponents known for their speed and long-range shooting. The team relied on its fighting spirit and determination to deliver a competitive performance. Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, Secretary-General of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Director of National Teams, emphasized the significance of the tournament: 'Our participation in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah is part of a clear strategic plan by the Qatar Basketball Federation to build a strong generation of players equipped with the physical and technical skills needed to compete at the continental and international levels in the long term. 'For months, we have prepared our team through rigorous training programs and international camps, alongside friendly matches against top-tier teams to test and enhance our players' capabilities and cohesion. Our squad's average age of 25.2 years reflects our investment in the future, balanced by the experience of veteran players who guide and support their younger teammates. 'Facing powerhouses like Australia, Lebanon, and South Korea in our group provided a golden opportunity to gain experience and elevate our performance. 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With a blend of youthful talent, strategic preparation, Qatar's basketball program is poised for a promising future on the global stage.
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‘Palestinian Pele' Suleiman killed while seeking aid in Gaza
Agencies Palestinian national football team player Suleiman Al-Obeid has been killed in an Israeli attack on aid seekers in Gaza. Al-Obeid, 41, was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces attacked people waiting near an aid distribution centre in southern Gaza, the Palestinian Football Association said. He was nicknamed the 'Pele of Palestinian football' – after the Brazilian professional footballer widely regarded as one of the best football players of all time. During his long career, the Gaza player scored more than 100 goals, making him one of the brightest stars of Palestinian football. 'Former national team player and star of the Khadamat Al-Shati team, Suleiman Al-Obeid, was martyred after the [Israeli] occupation forces targeted those waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday,' the Palestinian Football Association said in a statement. With Al-Obeid's death, the number of athletes and their family members killed in the Strip since the start of Israel's war has risen to 662. The number of football-related deaths in Gaza now stands at 321, including players, coaches, administrators, referees and club board members. The former football star began his career with the Khadamat al-Shati club in Gaza, before joining the ranks of the Al-Amari Youth Center Club in the occupied West Bank. Advertisement At the international level, Al-Obeid played 24 international matches with Al-Fida'i, scoring two goals, the most famous of which was a scissor kick goal against the Yemeni national team during the 2010 West Asian Football Federation Championship. The football star leaves behind a wife and five children.
