Bahrain U18 gear up for Gulf Championship

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s national under-18 basketball team have begun preparations for the Gulf Championship qualifiers, which serve as the pathway to the FIBA U18 Asian Cup and will take place in Qatar from July 17 to 22.

The team opened their campaign with a training camp in Umm Al Hassam, attended by Bahrain Basketball Association vice-president Salman Hubail, board member Ahmed Kaldari, and the technical staff led by head coach Salman Ramadan.

All selected players were present for the first session, marking the start of the national team’s build-up for the regional qualifiers and their bid to reach the continental stage.

Hubail and Kaldari observed the opening training session and met with players and staff, stressing the importance of the preparation phase and urging full focus to ensure peak physical and technical readiness ahead of the competition.

Under Ramadan’s guidance, the coaching staff have begun implementing a structured training programme focused on improving fitness, tactical discipline, and overall team performance in the lead-up to the tournament.

The Gulf Championship represents Bahrain’s qualification route to the FIBA U18 Asian Cup, with the team aiming to compete strongly against the region’s top youth sides and secure a place at the continental event.

Preparations will continue in the coming weeks as the squad steps up its build-up towards the July competition in Qatar.