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Arab Times
6 days ago
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- Arab Times
Bahrain dominates Kuwait at the Arab Junior Basketball Championship
CAIRO, Aug 12; Kuwait junior basketball team suffered a heavy 81-57 loss to Bahrain at the Cairo Stadium Complex, during the third round of the 22nd Arab Junior Basketball Championship. With this defeat, the Blues now have 4 points, earned from a win over Qatar and losses to Tunisia and Bahrain. Meanwhile, Bahrain remains unbeaten with three straight wins over Qatar, Algeria, and Kuwait, accumulating 6 points and leading the tournament. The championship features six Arab teams and will conclude with the final match on August 17.
Arab Times
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait edges Qatar for first win at Arab Junior Basketball Championship
CAIRO, Aug 11: Kuwait claimed its first victory at the 22nd Arab Junior Basketball Championship, defeating Qatar 61-59 in a tightly contested clash at the Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex during the tournament's third round. The Blues bounced back from a heavy 41-78 defeat to Tunisia in their opener, improving their tally to 3 points. In contrast, Qatar suffered its second straight loss, leaving them with just 2 points. The round also produced a major upset, as Algeria stunned host nation Egypt 76-74 in a dramatic encounter that required two overtime periods to decide. Kuwait will return to the court today at 1:00 p.m. for its third match of the championship, facing Bahrain.
