
Qatar set to host QASL Final 8 tournament
The Peninsula
Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) President Mohammed Saad Al Mughaiseeb yesterday said the hosting of the upcoming West Asian Super League (...
Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) President Mohammed Saad Al Mughaiseeb yesterday said the hosting of the upcoming West Asian Super League (QASL) Final 8 tournament will mark a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards hosting the 2027 Basketball World Cup.
Addressing a press conference at QBF Headquarters to reveal Qatar’s readiness for the May 25-June 1 tournament, Al Mughaiseeb expressed his gratitude to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for the support extended and said that the country will live up to expectations by hosting a highly successful event.
Al Mughaiseeb opined that the WASL Final 8 will attract a significant turnout at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall.
The WASL Final 8 will see the teams in action under two groups, with Group A consisting of back-to-back sub-zone champions Al Riyadi, defending champions Manama, Sagesse Sports Club, and BC Astana. Group B includes reigning two-time Gulf League champions Kuwait Club, Shahrdari Gorgan, Kazma, and India’s Tamil Nadu.