Thursday 27 / November / 2025
MUSCAT: Oman girls claimed the silver medal at the Arab 3x3 Basketball Youth (boys and girls) Championship that concluded at Al Mouj Muscat on Wednesday night.
Qatar clinched a grand double, winning the boys' and girls' titles.
Oman-A girls team lost to Qatar 21-13 in the final while Kuwait won the bronze medal with a 10-5 win over Oman-B.
Qatar hoopsters also won the boys' crown with a thrilling 20–17 victory over Kuwait. Lebanon denied Oman-B a podium finish as they won the third place playoff match.
Girls' final
Oman girls delivered a strong performance in the final, matching Qatar’s pace during the early stages through organised offensive plays and quick transitions.
Despite the balanced start, Qatar girls gradually imposed their experience, widening the gap through accurate shooting and fast execution, ultimately closing the game 21–13.
Qatar boys edge Kuwait
The boys final saw Qatar’s Azzam Mohammed open the scoring as both teams exchanged points in a tightly contested duel before Qatar held a narrow 13–12 advantage at midway stage.
Kuwait’s Amir Asadallah shone with crucial points that kept his team close, but in the decisive moments, Tamim Ashraf scored the go-ahead point for Qatar before Azzam sealed the victory with two points from a late foul.
Oman B fell to Lebanon 17–20 in the third-place match.
Oman began strongly through standout performances by Mohammed Al Awisi and Adam Al Hinai to lead 4–1, followed by points from Mihab Al Hambasi and Azd Al Bahlani to extend the lead to 8–5 and later 11–7.
However, Lebanon mounted a comeback, exploiting defensive errors to tie the game 13–13 and then 16–16 before taking the win by a three-point margin.
Hosted by Oman Basketball Association (OBA) in cooperation with Arab Basketball Federation (ABF), the awards ceremony was presided over by Sheikh Ahmed Al Nadabi, Secretary-General of the Shura Council, in the presence of Eng. Khalfan Al Naabi, OBA President, and ABF chief Lt. Gen. Ismail Al Qurqawi.
Speaking after the awards ceremony, Al Qurqawi expressed pride in the success of the championship, emphasising that Oman has once again proven its ability to host major Arab sporting events for the second consecutive year.
He highlighted the exceptional atmosphere at Al Mouj Muscat, the strong fan presence, and the high level of organisation, all of which contributed to a successful tournament showcasing strong competition and promising young talent.
OBA chief Al Naabi said that the girls' silver medal reflects the steady development of women’s basketball in Oman.
