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Observer
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb stay on top as Salalah stage comeback victory
MUSCAT, MAY 8 The second round of the final qualifiers of the 2024–25 Youth Basketball League delivered intense and exciting matchups, as Seeb Club secured a well-deserved victory over Al Amerat with a score of 55–39, while Salalah triumphed over Nizwa 84–69. With these results, Seeb top the overall standings with eight points, followed by Al Amerat with six points, while both Salalah and Nizwa hold five points each. The league will conclude on Saturday with clash between Seeb and Nizwa at 5:30 pm at the secondary hall of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The final match will be held under the auspices of Captain Said bin Salim al Busaidy, Chairman of the Board of Muscat Sports, and in the presence of Oman Basketball Association Chairman Engineer Khalfan al Naabi. Seeb and Al Amerat players in action. — Ammar Al Musafir The round featured a high technical level and competitive spirit, with Seeb asserting control from start to finish in their match against Al Amerat. Leading the scoring for Seeb were Saif al Hinai, Azd al Bahlani, Jaid al Kindi and Saif al Yahyai, while standout players for Al Amerat included Mazin al Owaisi, Trefin Player and Muhannad al Battashi, who made continuous offensive efforts. The match was officiated by Ali al Salmani as the first referee, Mazin al Hilali as the second referee and Al Mahdi al Alawi as the third referee. At the scorer's table were Maryam al Zadjali, Aisha al Balushi and Mahmood al Ajmi. In the second match, Salalah delivered a strong performance to defeat Nizwa 84–69 in a competitive and closely contested game. After trailing in the first quarter, Salalah came back strongly in the second and maintained their edge despite Nizwa's attempts to rally in the third quarter. Salalah managed to widen the gap in the final quarter, thanks to the standout performances of Mashilat Kafkaf, Mahab al Balushi and Murshid Abu Salasel. For Nizwa, notable contributions came from Adam al Hinai, Elyas al Obaidani, Nael al Kindi and Mulhim al Obaidani. The match was officiated by Majid al Akhezmi (first referee), Taha al Amri (second referee) and Hussein al Owaimeri (third referee), with Maryam al Zadjali, Aisha al Balushi and Musa al Siyabi at the scorer's table. The third and final round of the Youth League Finals will kick off on Friday, with two matches. The first will see Salalah face Seeb, while the second will feature Nizwa against Al Amerat. The round will conclude on Saturday with two more matches, where Al Amerat will take on Salalah, and the final game will see Seeb play against Nizwa.
Muscat Daily
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
So many books, so little time
Muscat – Reading maketh a full man, but reading habits are fast fading with time and distractions from technology. Though Muscat International Book Fair is rekindling an interest in reading, how can we further encourage young minds to embrace books over screens? Here is what Muscat Daily readers said – Aisha al Balushi, Homemaker Muscat International Book Fair has reignited an interest in books, but to encourage young minds further, we must create vibrant reading corners in schools, host storytelling sessions and introduce reading challenges that reward participation. Making books fun and accessible can help divert attention away from screens. Khalfan al Amri, Private sector employee The book fair reminds us that knowledge comes best through reading. To engage young minds, schools could invite authors, organise interactive reading workshops and promote creative writing competitions. Mariam al Farsi, Bank employee Muscat International Book Fair brings stories alive, but to sustain it, we should integrate reading into everyday life. Family reading time, a culture of gifting books and community reading events can make books more appealing than screens. It's about creating emotional connections with stories from a young age. Saif al Amri, Businessman Children need to see reading as a source of excitement, not obligation. The book fair helps, but parents and teachers must continue the effort. Regular library visits, book clubs and even author meet-ups can inspire them to explore new worlds through books instead of spending hours on devices and TV games. Priya Verma, Painter and homemaker The book fair is a celebration of imagination. To further its impact, we can encourage children with fun book review activities and family reading challenges. We can start with comics like Tintin and Asterix. When children find books they connect with, they'll prefer the joy of reading over the temporary thrill of a screen. Arjun Kapoor, Private sector employee Muscat International Book Fair rekindles curiosity. It is difficult to disregard and abandon devices totally in the present era. To keep alive the habit of reading, combining technology with books – like interactive e-books and reading apps – could help bridge the gap. Alnisa Vikinga, Private sector employee Parents need to sit down with their children and read for them or let children read for their parents from a book. When you engage kids in reading, kids do more than just absorb information; you offer a rich tapestry of ideas, narratives and perspectives to sift through. Every word or sentence acts as a key, unlocking doors to new thoughts, solutions and inspirations. The more they read, the more they will know.
