The Qatari national basketball team secured a significant morale-boosting victory against India, with a score of 84-58, during a friendly game that took place on the evening of Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Federation Hall of the Al Gharafa Club. This game is part of the preparations for both teams ahead of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Finals.The event was graced by the presence of Mohammed bin Saad Al Mugheiseeb, the President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, and Ahmed Yousef Mohammed Mubarak Al Darwish, the Assistant Secretary-General, along with a notable audience of sports enthusiasts who actively engaged with the match, creating a vibrant atmosphere for both teams.Throughout the game, the national team exhibited a remarkable technical performance, asserting dominance from the outset and concluding the four quarters with leading scores of 26-6, 38-23, 59-36, and 84-58.The technical staff, under the guidance of Turkish coach Hakan Demir, ensured that all players participated in the game, providing them with valuable experience and fostering unity among the squad members. This approach was part of the execution of carefully crafted tactical strategies in preparation for the forthcoming continental competitions.The Qatari national team is set to engage in a second friendly game against the Indian national team at 7:00 PM on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Federation Hall in Al-Gharafa, marking the conclusion of the second phase of their internal training camp.Following this, the Qatari national team will travel to South Korea for the third phase of the Asian Cup qualifiers, scheduled from July 16 to 21.During this period, they will compete against prominent Asian teams in friendly games as part of their final preparations for the tournament, which will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 5 to 17, 2025, featuring 16 participating teams.The draw has placed the Qatari team in Group A alongside Australia, South Korea, and Lebanon, while Group B consists of Guam, Japan, Syria, and Iran. Group C includes China, Jordan, India, and Saudi Arabia, and Group D comprises Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, Iraq, and the Philippines.Group D includes Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, Iraq, and the Philippines.The Qatari team will begin its tournament campaign against Lebanon on August 6.The tournament follows a group-based format, with the top teams in each group qualifying directly for the quarterfinals. The second and third-place teams in each group will play knockout matches to determine the remaining teams, adding an element of suspense and rivalry to the competition.
July 11, 2025 | 10:26 PM