Under patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad, Bahrain to host Arab Basketball Championship 2025
Manama, July 15 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), Bahrain is preparing to host the 26th edition of the Arab Basketball Championship 2025. The tournament will take place from July 25 to August 2, following the withdrawal of the Republic of Tunisia from hosting duties.
Alaa Modara, President of the Bahrain Basketball Association, thanked HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad for the patronage, ongoing support, and profound interest in basketball. He emphasised that this sponsorship serves as a major motivation and an added incentive to work diligently to ensure the success of this prominent Arab event.
He said that hosting this important championship supports HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad's vision to make Bahrain a leading destination for regional and international sports events. He also highlighted that HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad's support plays a key role in Bahrain’s ongoing sports achievements and in raising its profile both in the Arab world and internationally.
He added that they deeply appreciate the trust shown by the Arab Basketball Federation in choosing Bahrain to host the championship on short notice, which highlights the Kingdom’s strong reputation for organising major sports events.
He went on to say that they are committed to delivering an outstanding edition that lives up to the tournament’s legacy and Bahrain’s sporting image. He said they are working closely with official bodies to ensure a well-organised event that meets the expectations of the teams and fans.
The Arab Basketball Championship 2025 is considered one of the oldest tournaments in the region and attracts wide participation from elite Arab teams. This enhances its significance as a prominent sporting platform and offers the Kingdom yet another opportunity to showcase its capabilities in organising and hosting sporting events at the highest level.
