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Arab Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Barjas commends Bahrain's exceptional hosting of Arab Basketball Championship
MANAMA, July 30: Kuwait Basketball Association President Dhari Barjas praised Bahrain for its outstanding organization of the 26th Arab Basketball Championship, which is set to conclude this Saturday. Barjas emphasized that Bahrain's success in hosting the tournament comes as no surprise, given its long-standing reputation for organizing major sporting events with excellence. He noted that Bahrain stepped in on extremely short notice after Tunisia withdrew from hosting duties, yet still managed to deliver a high-level tournament. 'Bahrain's ability to successfully host this championship under such circumstances highlights its strong organizational capacity,' Barjas said during his visit to the tournament. 'This is also reflected in the confidence shown by the International Basketball Federation, which chose Manama as the venue for its most recent Congress—proof of Bahrain's credibility in hosting major sports events.' Barjas also pointed out the high level of competition, saying that all participating teams came well-prepared, making it difficult to predict a winner. 'I expect the championship race to go down to the final round,' he added. He noted that Kuwait's participation was focused on providing young players the opportunity to gain experience by competing against top Arab teams. He expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, despite the early losses. Barjas also reassured fans about the condition of player Hussein Ashkanani, who suffered a serious shoulder dislocation during the game against Egypt. Ashkanani underwent successful surgery in Bahrain and is now on the path to recovery. Barjas extended his gratitude to Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, for personally covering the cost of the player's treatment. In the fourth round of matches held, Bahrain defeated Egypt 91–85, Algeria beat Qatar 92–66, and Tunisia overcame the UAE 78–70. Tunisia currently leads the standings with 7 points, followed by Algeria, the UAE, and Bahrain with 6 points each. Egypt trails with 5 points, while Kuwait and Qatar share the bottom with 3 points apiece. Kuwait, who had lost its first three matches, played its fourth game late Wednesday night against Algeria. All teams are scheduled to rest today, with tournament action resuming on Friday and concluding Saturday.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's ‘Golden Generation' League Nurtures Future Sports Champions
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, praised the impressive achievements of the 'Golden Generation' League since its launch. The initiative, started by the General Sports Authority in cooperation with several sports federations, aims to boost youth sports competitions and enhance their technical, administrative, and media standards. HH Shaikh Khalid made these remarks while receiving the champions of the Khalid bin Hamad Golden Generation League and Cup for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons, along with players who won individual awards. The event was attended by several high-ranking officials and club presidents. During the meeting, Shaikh Khalid expressed pride in the players' high skill levels and strong competitive spirit. He emphasized that the Golden Generation League is a strategic initiative designed to discover young sports talents and develop their abilities, building a solid foundation to represent Bahrain's national teams in the future. 'We focus on creating a competitive environment that shapes a qualified generation with strong sports values and discipline, capable of competing at regional and international levels,' Shaikh Khalid said. 'This initiative has already shown great results, producing many promising talents who are expected to become the core of our national teams in the coming years. Our youth teams have also achieved many Gulf and Arab-level successes as a reflection of this program.' He confirmed the continued support for youth-focused initiatives in collaboration with federations and clubs and called for ongoing efforts to sustain the Golden Generation League and Cup. The goal is to achieve more successes that will positively impact Bahrain's sports future and produce more champions who proudly raise the country's flag internationally. The clubs honored in the Khalid bin Hamad Golden Generation League Hall of Fame include: Muharraq Club (football, basketball), Manama Club (football, basketball), Al-Najma Club (football), Riffa Club (football), Al-Ahli Club (volleyball, basketball), Barbar Club (handball), Al-Ittifaq Club (handball), Tubli Club (handball), Darkeib Club (volleyball), Al-Nasr Club (volleyball), Saar Club (table tennis), Maqaba Club (table tennis), A'ali Club (table tennis), Al-Hidd Club (football), Al-Hala Club (basketball), Samahij Club (handball), Bahrain Club (table tennis), Al-Malkiya Club (football), Al-Dair Club (handball), Bani Jamra Club (cycling), Elite Academy (cycling), and MM Academy (cycling).
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
HH Shaikh Khalid Reviews Progress on Key Sports Projects with Minister of Works
His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, warmly welcomed Engineer Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, during a recent meeting. The meeting reflected His Highness's keen interest in closely monitoring the progress of infrastructure and sports facility projects across Bahrain. During the discussion, His Highness praised the strong cooperation between the General Sports Authority and the Ministry of Works. He emphasized the importance of accelerating efforts to develop and maintain sports facilities in line with the Authority's strategy to advance Bahrain's sports sector and create a professional environment that supports outstanding achievements. His Highness also reviewed updates on several vital projects, stressing the need to uphold the highest quality standards to meet the needs of national sports federations and clubs. In response, Engineer Ibrahim Al Hawaj expressed his gratitude for His Highness's continuous support and care for enhancing sports infrastructure. He affirmed the Ministry's commitment to dedicating all resources necessary to complete the projects as per His Highness's directives, working closely with all relevant partners. He wished Bahraini sports ongoing progress and success.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Plans First-Ever Regional Water Sports Excellence Center
Bahrain is taking a major step toward becoming a regional hub for water sports. A coordination meeting was recently held between the Bahrain Aquatics Federation and a delegation from the World Aquatics Federation to discuss the creation of the Bahrain Center of Excellence, supported by GFH Financial Group in collaboration with the University of Technology Bahrain. The upcoming center will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, serving as a regional platform to train and develop talents in swimming, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming, and water polo—all in line with international standards. Present at the meeting were Abdulla Atiya, President of the Bahrain Aquatics Federation, Ahmed Abdulghaffar, Executive Director of Operations at the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Farhan Saleh, a board member of the federation. Officials emphasized that the project represents a strategic step for the Kingdom, enhancing its ability to host international tournaments and events while nurturing a new generation of Bahraini athletes ready to shine on the global stage.
Arab Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait falls to Egypt, remains winless at the Arab Basketball Championship
MANAMA, July 28: Kuwait endured its third consecutive defeat at the 26th Arab Basketball Championship, falling to Egypt 65-96 in the third round of the tournament being held in Bahrain until August 2. In other results from the round, Algeria beat the UAE 99-61, while Tunisia edged past host Bahrain 97-86. At the end of the third round, Tunisia and the UAE led the standings with 5 points each, having secured two wins and one loss. Egypt and Algeria followed with 4 points apiece from two victories. Bahrain also had 4 points, but from one win and two defeats. Kuwait (3 points) remained winless, while Qatar trailed with 2 points from two losses. As a result of the defeat, Kuwait lost its chance to contend for a top-three finish. The Blue Team will sit out the fourth round and return to action tomorrow against Algeria in the fifth round. Previously, Kuwait had lost to the UAE 79-87 and Tunisia 61-86. The loss to Egypt was further compounded by an injury to Kuwaiti player Hussein Ashkanani, who suffered a severe shoulder dislocation during the match. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he required surgery. Awaid Al-Enezi, head of the Kuwaiti delegation, expressed gratitude to Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, for personally sponsoring Ashkanani's treatment. Al-Enezi commended Sheikh Isa's continued support and contributions to Bahraini and Gulf basketball.
