Khorfakkan Paralympic Team wins match 2 at West Asian Basketball
Khorfakkan kicked off its journey in the tournament with a strong start, defeating the Omani team 65-43 in their first game on Monday.
Next, the Khorfakkan Team is set to face Bahrain's Al Ittihad on Wednesday in the third round of the preliminary stage, aiming to secure a spot in the next round of the tournament.
Abdullah Saleh Al Naqbi, the Chairman of the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, shared his pride in the team's success, highlighting their strong skills and previous accomplishments, including winning the General Wheelchair Basketball League title for the fourth year in a row. He expressed his hope that they will continue their winning streak in the upcoming match.
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