BASKETBALL – Bahrain’s youth men’s basketball national team continue their preparations for the Gulf Basketball Association (GBA) U18 Championship 2026, set to be held in Doha, Qatar from July 17 to 22.
The event will act as a qualifier for the Fiba U18 Asia Cup 2026, with the three nations climbing the podium earning their places in the biennial continental event, to be played in Ahmedabad, India from August 13 to 23.
The nationals are gearing up for the regional tournament under the supervision of head coach Salman Ramadhan.
They are practising at the Bahrain Basketball Association (BBA) Arena in Um Al Hassam Sports Complex.
The top three sides from Doha will be a part of the 16-nation field at the Fiba U18 Asia Cup 2026.
The Bahrainis are looking to claim their place in the continental showcase for the seventh time – with their last appearance in the 2018 edition in Thailand.
Then, the best four teams in Ahmedabad will represent the continent at the Fiba U19 Basketball World Cup 2027, to be played in Pardubice, Czechia from June 26 to July 4 next year.
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