Qatar U-16 Basketball Team to take on Algeria in Arab Championship

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August 14, 2025
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14-August-2025

Qatar U-16 Basketball Team to take on Algeria in Arab Championship

Doha: Qatar’s under-16 basketball team will look to break their winless streak when they meet Algeria on Thursday in the fourth round of the 22nd Arab Championship for Juniors, taking place at the Cairo International Stadium complex. The game tips off at 5:00 PM in Hall No. 3.

The young Qatari side has endured a tough start to the tournament, falling 58-90 to Bahrain, losing a nail-biter 59-61 to Kuwait, and going down 58-79 to host Egypt, despite a strong showing in the third quarter (14-13).

Algeria, meanwhile, has been in strong form, collecting five points from three games. They stunned Egypt 76-74 in their opener, suffered an 80-54 loss to Bahrain, and bounced back with a 67-61 victory over Tunisia, boosting their chances of reaching the final.

Six nations — Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt — are contesting the title in a single round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the championship game on August 17.

For Qatar, Thursday’s clash is more than just a chance to climb the standings — it’s an opportunity to test themselves against one of the competition’s most disciplined sides. The coaching staff will use Wednesday’s rest day to fine-tune defensive assignments, improve offensive efficiency, and prepare the players mentally for a spirited push toward victory.