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Biz Bahrain
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Biz Bahrain
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad crowns Bahrain champions of Gulf U-16 Championship
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 President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, crowned Bahrain's national under-16 basketball team champions of the Gulf U-16 Basketball Championship, which concluded today at Zain Basketball Arena in Um Al Hassam. His Highness attended the final day of the championship, which also served as a qualifier for the U-16 Asian Championship, alongside His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority; His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, Chief Executive Officer of the General Sports Authority; Alaa Mudara, President of the Bahrain Basketball Association; as well as a number of senior sports officials and representatives of participating GCC delegations. Bahrain secured the title after achieving a perfect record throughout the tournament, winning all its matches and confirming its qualification for the upcoming FIBA U-16 Asian Championship, scheduled to take place in Mongolia this September. His Highness Shaikh Khalid presented the national team with the championship trophy and gold medals at the conclusion of a tournament marked by strong fan attendance and high level regional participation. On this occasion, His Highness expressed pride in the team's accomplishment, which marked Bahrain's sixth title in the history of the competition. He commended the players for their strong performance, discipline, and determination, underscoring the efforts of the coaching and administrative staff in preparing the team. His Highness congratulated the players on their well earned achievement, noting that their performance reflects the capabilities of Bahrain's promising youth in the sports sector and highlights the Kingdom's progress in developing future generations of athletes capable of representing the nation with distinction at international events. His Highness also commended the Bahrain Basketball Association for its continued work in advancing the sport across all levels, particularly within the youth category, which serves as the foundation for sustained development. He emphasised the commitment of the General Sports Authority and the Bahrain Olympic Committee to supporting national teams in all disciplines, stressing the importance of ongoing development efforts to achieve further success for the Kingdom of Bahrain. BNA(R)
Observer
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman fall to Kuwait, face Saudi Arabia today
MUSCAT: The Oman national U-16 basketball team suffered its second consecutive defeat in the Gulf regional qualifiers for the U-16 Asian Championship, this time losing to Kuwait with a score of 55–64. The match was held at the Bahrain Basketball Association Hall in Umm Al Hassam, Manama, as part of the tournament running until July 12. The game witnessed clear shifts in momentum between quarters. In the first quarter, Kuwait took control early, applying pressure defense and capitalising on fast breaks, finishing the period with a dominant 24–10 lead. Oman's defense struggled to cope with Kuwait's aggressive start. Oman player controls the ball In the second quarter, Oman came back with a completely different approach. Tactical changes made by the coach paid off, as the players executed quick transitions and precise passes, coupled with strong offensive and defensive rebounds. Oman managed to outscore Kuwait 20-7, narrowing the gap to just one point at halftime, with the score standing at 30-31. However, the third quarter marked another decline for Oman. Individual errors, lapses in defense, and hurried offensive plays allowed Kuwait to regain control. Showing superior physical and mental readiness, Kuwait dominated the quarter 23-9, widening the margin and dealing a blow to Oman's morale. Oman and Kuwait player in action In the final quarter, Oman attempted a comeback with slightly better execution and energy, but crucial individual errors in the closing moments prevented a serious threat to the Kuwaiti lead. Kuwait edged the fourth quarter 18–16, sealing the match with a final score of 64–55. Oman's top performer was Adam al Hinai, who scored 20 points, followed by Saddam al Shezawi with 10 points and Elias al Obaidani with 7 points. With this win, Kuwait redeemed itself after a heavy opening loss to Bahrain (52–93), while Oman had also lost its first game to Bahrain with a score of 44–96. The participating teams had a rest day on Thursday. Matches resume today (Friday), with Oman facing Saudi Arabia in a key encounter, while Bahrain plays the UAE. Oman will conclude its campaign on Saturday with a match against the UAE.
