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Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
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Qatar's reserve basketball team to face Philippines in Taiwan today
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar's reserve basketball team will face The Philippines in the fourth round of the 44th William Jones Cup in Taipei (Taiwan) on Tuesday. The matchup follows Qatar's close 77-82 loss to Australia in a high-intensity game that remained competitive until the final moments. Despite the defeat, Qatar's reserve squad delivered one of its strongest performances against a formidable opponent. The team led 21-19 after the first quarter but trailed slightly in the second, with Australia edging out 19-15. The third quarter ended in a 19-19 tie, while Australia secured the win in the fourth quarter with a 25-22 advantage, clinching the game by a narrow five-point margin. With this result, Qatar's reserve team holds four points in the group standings, earned through a victory over the UAE and losses to Japan and Australia. The team is now focused on regaining momentum against the Philippines. The Qatar Basketball Federation is leveraging the tournament to nurture young talent with the reserve team serving as a vital pipeline for the senior squad ahead of upcoming continental and Arab competitions. The team's participation aligns with a strategic vision to develop promising players for future success. Qatar's reserve team is also preparing for the 36th Arab Basketball Championship, scheduled to take place in Manama, Bahrain, from July 25 to August 2, 2025, following Tunisia's withdrawal as hosts. The tournament will feature teams from Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Palestine, and host nation Bahrain. Leading the delegation in Taiwan is Meshal Abdullah Al Malki, a member of the Qatar Basketball Federation's board. The squad includes a talented roster of young players: Abdullah Yassin, Owen Ekena Amah, Raslan Rashid Al-Abdulla, Mubarak Rashid Jama, Mohammed Saeed Badri, Osama Abdelnasser, Tamim Abu Issa, Azzam Mohammed, Mohammed Ahmed, Mahmoud Diab, Issa Alert, Hamza Al Attar, and Diyan Janic. Qatar's remaining matches in the William Jones Cup include Chinese Taipei 'B' on July 16, Bahrain on July 17, Chinese Taipei 'A' on July 19, and Malaysia on July 20, concluding their tournament campaign.
Qatar Tribune
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Bandar Al Suwaidi to officiate at FIBA Women's Asian Cup
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar's international referee Bandar Al Suwaidi has been selected to officiate matches at the 2025 FIBA Women's Asian Cup, the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has announced. The tournament which features 16 of the continent's elite teams is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen, China, from July 13 to 20. Al Suwaidi's selection highlights the close cooperation between the QBF and the FIBA Regional Office in Asia, reflecting the confidence FIBA has in Qatari officials. Al Suwaidi is one of Qatar's most prominent referees, with extensive experience in local, regional, and international tournaments. His high level of competence recently earned him a spot on the FIBA list of international referees for the 2025-2027 period. The international accreditation also included three other Qatari referees: Youssef Zainal, Alaa Sulaiman, and Yassin Kashkash. All four officials passed the required technical and international tests, granting them full eligibility to officiate FIBA-supervised tournaments. The Women's Asian Cup is a major event on the basketball calendar, serving as the official qualifier for the 2026 Women's World Cup in Germany. This adds significant competitive importance to the tournament and places high demands on the quality of its refereeing. All matches will be held at the Shenzhen Sports Center, with prominent Asian basketball stars participating. The Qatar Basketball Federation stated that this nomination affirms its commitment to developing national referees and supporting their presence at the highest levels, enhancing the status of Qatari sports on the international stage.
Qatar Foundation
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Foundation
Fitness, Fun, and Innovation at QF's Ladies Night
Sporting platform for women and girls at Education City Stadium returns in July, featuring free fitness classes and a brand-new STEM Zone Related Stories Story 6 min read Hosted by QF in collaboration with the NBA, and supported by the Qatar Basketball Federation, the league's second season saw participation more than double Story 5 min read Register for volleyball-themed Ladies Night this Tuesday at Education City Stadium Story 4 min read Strategic partnership with the Qatar Chess Federation aims to develop students' cognitive, personal, and leadership skills
Qatar Foundation
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Foundation
QF celebrates inaugural World Volleyball Day
Register for volleyball-themed Ladies Night this Tuesday at Education City Stadium Related Stories Story 6 min read Hosted by QF in collaboration with the NBA, and supported by the Qatar Basketball Federation, the league's second season saw participation more than double Story 4 min read Strategic partnership with the Qatar Chess Federation aims to develop students' cognitive, personal, and leadership skills Story 5 min read Inaugural year of program at historic Al Khater House engaged over 200 participants
Qatar Foundation
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Foundation
More Than Just a Game – Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Qatar League Empowers Local Youth
Hosted by QF in collaboration with the NBA, and supported by the Qatar Basketball Federation, the league's second season saw participation more than double Related Stories Story 5 min read Register for volleyball-themed Ladies Night this Tuesday at Education City Stadium Story 4 min read Strategic partnership with the Qatar Chess Federation aims to develop students' cognitive, personal, and leadership skills Story 5 min read Inaugural year of program at historic Al Khater House engaged over 200 participants
