Qatar's U-16 basketball team heads to Cairo for camp
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Qatar's U-16 basketball team will depart for Cairo, Egypt, on Friday to participate in an intensive training camp from August 1 to 8. This camp is a key part of their preparations for the 22nd Arab U-16 Basketball Championship, hosted by Egypt from August 10 to 17, 2025.
The delegation is led by Abdullah Sultan Al Jaber, a member of the Qatar Basketball Federation's board, and accompanied by Khalid Al Mughni, director of youth national teams. The federation is fully committed to providing technical and administrative support to ensure the team is well-prepared to represent Qatar with distinction at the regional tournament.
The training camp aims to enhance the players' technical and physical readiness while fostering team cohesion and tactical discipline under the guidance of the coaching staff. The Qatar Basketball Federation has high expectations for the team to deliver strong performances and uphold the country's growing reputation in Gulf and Arab basketball.
The Arab Basketball Federation conducted the tournament draw via video conference from the Cairo International Stadium's meeting hall, with representatives from the eight participating teams. The draw resulted in two balanced groups. Qatar was placed in Group B alongside Lebanon, Tunisia, and Kuwait, while Group A includes hosts Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Qatar's U16 team will begin their campaign with a challenging match against Tunisia on Monday, August 11, followed by a clash with Kuwait on Tuesday, August 12. They will conclude the group stage against Lebanon on Wednesday, August 13. All teams will have a rest day on Thursday, August 14, before the quarterfinals commence on Friday, August 15, following a crossover format: the top team from Group A faces the fourth-placed team from Group B, the second from Group A meets the third from Group B, and vice versa.
The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, August 16, with the third-place playoff and the final set for Sunday, August 17. All matches will take place at the 6th of October Indoor Arena in Cairo, drawing significant interest from Egyptian and Arab basketball fans, with teams vying for the prestigious Arab title.
The Qatar Basketball Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive support to the team, expressing confidence in the coaching staff and players to deliver a performance that reflects the strength and ambition of Qatari basketball.
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