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Oman beat Bahrain after Khorfakkan loss
MUSCAT, JULY 16 The Omani national wheelchair basketball team secured an important victory over the Bahraini Al Ittihad team with a score of 68-49, as part of the 9th West Asian Club Championship, hosted in the Jordanian capital, Amman, from July 13 to 19, 2025. The tournament is held under the supervision of the Asian Federation and hosted by the Ajyal Al Ghad Club, with matches taking place at Prince Hamzah Hall in the Hussein Youth City. The Omani team started the game cautiously in the first quarter, struggling to penetrate the Bahraini defense, which resulted in a limited number of points. On the other hand, the Bahraini team capitalised on fast breaks and ended the first quarter ahead 13-8. At the start of the second quarter, Oman's players showed a clear offensive resurgence, led by the outstanding Younis al Toubi, who scored several points from mid-range shots and drives to the basket, alongside precise movements from Hafidh Awlad Ahmed. The Omani team dominated the quarter, scoring 20 points to Bahrain's 8, overturning the score and ending the first half ahead 28-21. In the third quarter, the team continued its strong performance, displaying solid defensive organisation that limited Bahrain's offensive threat. Meanwhile, the attacking line remained effective, adding 20 points against the opponent's 16, extending the lead to 11 points by the end of the quarter (48-37). The fourth quarter saw a peak in Oman's performance, as the team intensified its defensive pressure and closed off spaces to Bahrain's key players, forcing them into multiple errors. The Omani team took advantage of these moments to score another 20 points, compared to 12 for Bahrain, sealing a comfortable win at 68-49. Standout performers in the match included Younis al Toubi with 34 points, Hafidh Awlad Ahmed with 22 points, and Ali al Ghasini, who added 6 points all contributing significantly to Oman's dominance. The team had started its campaign with a loss against UAE's Khorfakkan Club, 43-65, in a match marked by several defensive and offensive errors. The quarter scores were: 13-19, 10-24, 8-16, and 12-5, as the team struggled to keep up with the fast-paced performance of their Emirati counterparts. The Sultanate of Oman's delegation includes: Mohammed al Hinai as the head of delegation, Hamoud al Amiri as head coach, Moosa al Siyabi as assistant coach, and ten players: Zaher al Otaibi, Hafidh Awlad Ahmed, Younis al Toubi, Ali al Ghasini, Ahmed al Numani, Maktoum al Muqbali, Khamis al Masoudi, Ashraf al Khasibi, Amjad al Wahaibi, and Salem al Hashami. The national team hopes to deliver strong performances in the upcoming matches and compete for top positions, reflecting the development of the sport in Oman and the growing support for para-sports.
Observer
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman wheelchair basketball team heads to Jordan
MUSCAT: The national wheelchair basketball team delegation departed Muscat on Monday morning, heading to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to participate in the 9th West Asia Wheelchair Basketball Club Championship. The tournament, organised by the Jordanian Paralympic Committee and hosted by the Ajyal Al Ghad Club in the capital, Amman, will be held from July 13 to 19. It features wide participation from West Asian teams and represents a key step in enhancing Oman's presence on the regional Paralympic stage. The Omani team is participating in the championship by official invitation from the organisers, as part of the Oman Paralympic Committee's ongoing preparations for upcoming events, most notably the hosting of the West Asia Championship for Persons with Disabilities scheduled for February 2026. This participation offers a valuable opportunity for the players to gain experience in real competitive settings, improve technical skills, foster team cohesion, and assess the team's readiness ahead of major future tournaments. The championship will see intense competition among ten teams representing nine countries: the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, two teams from Jordan, and Oman, reflecting the challenging nature of the tournament for the Omani side. Mohammed al Hinai, head of the delegation and Secretary-General of the Oman Paralympic Committee, explained that the team held a closed domestic training camp for one week at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The camp focused on improving the players' physical and technical readiness, boosting their mental preparedness, and enhancing team chemistry following the finalisation of the squad list. He added that upon arrival in Amman, the team will enter an external training camp in coordination with Ajyal Al Ghad Club. The camp includes five consecutive friendly matches, one per day, to test the players' abilities in real game scenarios, adapt to the coach's tactics, and identify strengths and weaknesses. The national team delegation includes: Mohammed al Hinai as head of the delegation, Hamoud al Amri as head coach, and Mousa al Siyabi as assistant coach. The squad features ten players: Zaher bin Khalfan al Atbi, Hafidh Awlad Ahmed, Younis al Toubi, Ali al Ghassani, Ahmed al Numani, Maktoum al Muqbali, Khamis al Masoudi, Ashraf al Khasibi, Amjad al Wahaibi, and Salem al Hishami. This participation aligns with the vision of the Oman Paralympic Committee to elevate the visibility of para sports both regionally and internationally, and to prepare the national team to compete at the highest levels, achieving results that reflect the strong support and attention provided by the Sultanate of Oman to this important group of athletes.
