Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team wins bronze at Islamic Solidarity Games

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November 19, 2025
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19-November-2025

Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team wins bronze at Islamic Solidarity Games

Riyadh - Qatar’s 3x3 national basketball team claimed the bronze medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games on Wednesday. The Games are ongoing in the Saudi capital Riyadh until November 21, with more than 3,000 athletes representing 57 countries.

Qatar hoopsters secured third place after defeating Bahrain 17–15. The bronze medal raises Qatar’s tally at the Games to eight medals: three gold, two silver, and three bronze.

Qatar’s 3x3 basketball team comprised of Dejan Janic, Ahmed Mohamed, Nedim Muslic and Miho Harasic.

Mohammed Al Mughaiseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, expressed his great satisfaction with the team’s bronze-medal achievement, noting that the result reflects the extensive work and continuous effort made by the federation to prepare the team in the best possible way for the Games.

He said: “Just weeks ago, our youth team won bronze at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, and today our senior team adds another bronze to Qatar’s basketball achievements. The progression shows that we are in the right direction and that we have a strong base of talent capable of achieving more in the future.”

Al Mughaiseeb added: “This medal is the result of long-term work and comprehensive preparation. It reflects the character of the team and its ability to perform at a high level in major tournaments. Our players showed great composure and tactical awareness, especially in the decisive moments of the match.”

Team Qatar player Ahmed Mohamed said: “We achieved what we worked for over the past period. It was a tough match, but we entered with strong confidence in our ability to win and gave everything we had on the court. I dedicate this medal to the Qatar Basketball Federation, the Qatar Olympic Committee, and everyone who supported us throughout the tournament.”

Meanwhile, the Qatar handball team lost in the semi-final to Bahrain (30-31), ending hopes of making it to the final and defending the gold medal they had won at the previous edition of the Games. Qatar will now face the UAE on Thursday in the bronze-medal match.