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Qatar Tribune
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar and South Korea federations strengthen partnership in Seoul aimed at sharing expertise, promoting women's basketball
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step toward enhancing basketball in Asia, the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) held a pivotal coordination meeting with the Korean Basketball Association (KBA) in Seoul. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Qatari national team's training camp in the South Korean capital, focused on fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and advancing women's basketball. The high-level delegation from Qatar was led by QBF President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb and Secretary-General Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari. Representing South Korea were KBA President Kwon Hyuk-woon, Vice President Jung Jae-young, Executive Director Lee Kyung-ho, and Vice President Park Han, who oversees women's basketball development. The discussions centered on preparations for the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for August 5-17 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with 16 participating teams. Qatar is placed in Group A alongside Australia, South Korea, and Lebanon, while Group B includes Guam, Japan, Syria, and Iran; Group C comprises China, Jordan, India, and Saudi Arabia; and Group D features Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, Iraq, and the Philippines. Key topics included technical and administrative cooperation, such as organizing joint training camps, developing youth programs, and supporting women's basketball initiatives. Both federations agreed to launch workshops and training courses for coaches and referees, alongside efforts to enhance tournament management and promote women's basketball. QBF President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb emphasized the meeting's importance: 'This collaboration aligns with our strategy to engage with leading international federations. South Korea's basketball achievements inspire us, and we aim to build robust partnerships to elevate the sport locally and across Asia. We are also committed to preparing for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, which Qatar will host from August 27 to September 12, 2027, marking a historic first for the Middle East and North Africa.' The 2027 World Cup, featuring 32 teams, will be the first FIBA World Cup hosted in the Arab world and the third consecutive edition in Asia, following China (2019) and the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia (2023). Qatar will also be the second Muslim-majority nation to host the event, after Turkey in 2010. Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, QBF Secretary-General, added: 'Partnering with leading federations like the KBA is crucial for developing basketball in Qatar. Joint training programs and knowledge exchange will benefit all parties and help nurture a new generation of talented players to represent Qatar internationally.' During the training camp in Seoul, the Qatari national team will play two friendly matches against South Korea, providing both teams an opportunity to assess their readiness for the Asia Cup while strengthening technical ties. This meeting marks a key milestone in the QBF's efforts to solidify its position in Asian basketball, promote international cooperation, and expand the sport's reach across youth and women's categories. Both federations committed to forming joint working groups to ensure sustained technical and administrative collaboration, laying the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership.
Jordan Times
26-02-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Jordan ends FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers unbeaten
Jordan basketball squad finished on the top of its group with the maximal number of wins (Photo courtesy of Jordan Basketball Federation) AMMAN — Jordan ended its Group D qualifiers for the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025 with an unbeaten record, becoming one of 12 teams to have booked their slots to the Asian event slated for Saudi Arabia from Aug 5-17. Although Jordan had secured their qualifying spot, this week's qualifiers were a chance for incoming coach Spaniard Juan Manuel 'Piti' Hurtado who replaced Wisam Al Sous, to test the readiness of the lineup and make changes ahead of the FIBA Cup. Jordan and Saudi Arabia qualified from Group D to the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup with Jordan beating its Saudi guests 78-68 in Amman before playing Iraq in Baghdad, where the squad started off trailing by 19 points before catching up at halftime 55-51. The third and fourth quarters saw Jordan's Freddy Ibrahim turn the match around scoring 23 points including 10 in the last quarter. In the absence of star centre Ahmad Duweiri who left to be with his UAE club team, Ibrahim and Dar Tucker combined as they relied on 3 point shots to make a memorable comeback and seal the match. Saudi Arabia maintained second place after they beat Palestine 93-71 and booked the second qualifying spot, while Iraq will play for a qualifying spot later . A total of 24 teams played Round 1 qualification matches for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in three windows, while also battling for qualifying spots for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alongside hosts Qatar who automatically advanced. The top two teams of each group moved to the FIBA Asia Cup and the six third-placed teams will now play a qualifying round for the final four places. Qualified teams so far are Australia and Korea (Group A), New Zealand and Philippines (Group B), China and Japan (Group C), Jordan and Saudi (Group D), Iran and Qatar (Group E), Lebanon, Syria (Group F). Taipei, Guam, Thailand, Iraq, India and Bahrain will play a qualifying tournament to decide the final four teams to joins the qualifiers to the FIBA Asia Cup. Jordan, the 2023 Asian Games silver medalist and three-time qualifier to the World Cup, 2010, 2019 and 2023, will be playing the FIBA Asia Cup for the 17th time, with their best position runner-up in 2011. The team hopes to build on their feats in 2023, when they won a historic first ever team medal — a silver at the Asian Games. In addition, they played at the FIBA World Cup. Alongside the junior men's team in 1995 and 2025, basketball has been the only Jordanian team to reach a World Cup in a team sport. Page 2
Jordan Times
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Jordan plays Iraq in last FIBA Asia Cup qualifier
Freddy Ibrahim goes for the layup against Saudi Arabia on Friday. Jordan beat Saudi Arabia 78-68 and kept the first spot in the group (Photo courtesy Jordan Basketball Federation) AMMAN — Jordan plays Iraq on Monday in their last match of Window 3, Group D qualifiers for the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025. Jordan has already booked its spot to the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025 and their weekend 78-68 win over Saudi Arabia maintained their unbeaten streak in the home game with double doubles by Freddy Ibrahim and Ahmad Duwairi and 22 points by Amin Abu Hawas. Saudi Arabia maintained second place and booked the second qualifying spot after they beat Palestine 73-66 and Iraq 66-58 in window 2 and a 64-58 win over Iraq in window 1. On the other hand, Iraq's 79-59 win over Palestine kept alive their qualifying hopes after and earlier 75-72 win in window 1. Jordan earlier beat Palestine 87-81 and Iraq 73-64 in Window 2 which came after two earlier wins over Palestine 73-46 and Saudi Arabia 79-64 in Window 1. A total of 24 teams are playing Round 1 qualification matches for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in three windows, while also battling for qualifying spots for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alongside hosts Qatar who automatically advanced. The top two teams of each qualifying group move to the FIBA Asia Cup and the six third-placed teams will play another qualifying round for the final four places. The 31st FIBA Asia Cup is set to be held in Saudi Arabia from Aug 5-17. Qualified teams so far are Australia and Korea (Group A), New Zealand and Philippines (Group B), China and Japan (Group C), Jordan and Saudi (Group D), Iran and Qatar (Group E), and Lebanon (Group F) with Syria and Bahrain fighting for second spot. Jordan, the 2023 Asian Games silver medalist and three-time qualifier to the World Cup, 2010, 2019 and 2023, will be playing the FIBA Asia Cup for the 17th time, with their best position runner-up in 2011. The team hopes to build on their feats in 2023, when they won a historic first ever team medal - a silver at the Asian Games. In addition, they played at the FIBA World Cup. Alongside the junior men's team in 1995 and 2025, basketball has been the only Jordanian team to reach a World Cup in a team sport. Page 2
Jordan Times
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Jordan resumes FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
Photo courtesy by AMMAN — Jordan starts Window 3 of Group D qualifiers for the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025, when it plays Saudi Arabia at 7:00 pm on Friday before an away game against Iraq on February 24. Jordan has already booked its spot to the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025 with wins over Palestine 87-81 and Iraq 73-64 in Window 2 which came after two earlier wins over Palestine 73-46 and Saudi Arabia 79-64 in Window 1. Saudi Arabia is second after it beat Palestine 73-66 and Iraq 66-58, while Iraq beat Palestine 75-72 and Saudi Arabia overcame Iraq 64-58 in Window 1. A total of 24 teams are playing Round 1 qualification matches for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in three windows, while also battling for qualifying spots for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alongside hosts Qatar who automatically advanced. The top two teams of each qualifying group move to the FIBA Asia Cup and the six third-placed teams will play another qualifying round for the final four places. The 31st FIBA Asia Cup is set to be held in Saudi Arabia from Aug 5-17. The Kingdom, 2023 Asian Games silver medalist and three-time qualifier to the World Cup, 2010, 2019 and 2023, will be playing the FIBA Asia Cup for the 17th time, with its best position runner-up in 2011. Meanwhile, the head coach Wisam Sous has departed for a coaching stint in Taiwan and the Jordan Basketball Federation has new executive board after 8 years of a temporary committee running the game. Spaniard Juan Manuel 'Piti' Hurtado, who previously coached in Spain, Japan and Venezuela before switching focus to broadcasting, will lead the team as of Window 3. The First Division League is now under way with a break for Window 3 matches.
