Bahrain’s 3×3 Teams Set Sights on Asia Cup and World Cup Pathway

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s men’s and women’s national 3×3 basketball teams have departed for Singapore ahead of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup, scheduled from April 1 to 5. Both squads aim to make a strong impression in the continental tournament while keeping an eye on a pathway to the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Warsaw, where 40 of the world’s top national teams will compete from June 1 to 7.

The men’s team, coached by Murtadha Mohammed, features Nasser Al Mousawi, Isa Jassim, Mohammed Ghazwan, Al Wathiq Ali, and Salman Al Kaabi. Bahrain’s men are drawn into Group D of the qualifying stage, facing Kazakhstan first, followed by Hong Kong, and concluding against India. Early performances will be key in securing a spot in the main draw and maintaining their pathway to Warsaw.

Meanwhile, the women’s team, also under coach Murtadha Mohammed, with team administrator Ahmed Elias, includes Bayan Salman, Shereen Abdulrahman, Noor Najaf, and Nouf Abdullah. Competing in Group C, they will face Chinese Taipei in their opening match, followed by Hong Kong, and finish the first day against Saudi Arabia. The group promises challenging encounters as Bahrain seeks to strengthen its presence in continental women’s 3×3 basketball.

Both teams must navigate the qualifying stage before advancing to the main draw, which will ultimately determine their chances of securing a World Cup berth in Warsaw. With 24 men’s teams and 22 women’s teams participating, this edition of the Asia Cup represents one of the most competitive yet and a vital step in Bahrain’s 3×3 development program.