FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup: Bahrain secures play-off spot

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The FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup, currently being held in Ahmedabad, India, features several key matchups as youth teams compete for continental standing.

Bahrain's national Under-18 side secured a spot in the quarter-final play-offs after a 92-68 victory over Syria. Despite a narrow 40-39 halftime lead, Bahrain dominated the second half, outscoring Syria 52-29. Somto Patrick Onoduenyi led the team with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks, while Hassan Abdulkadir contributed 21 points. Bahrain will face Chinese Taipei in a quarter-final play-off on August 20.

In another fixture of the tournament, Sri Lanka's Under-18 squad is scheduled to face Qatar. The match serves as a significant developmental opportunity for both nations to test their talent against regional competition.

Entities

Bahrain National Under-18 Basketball Team · FIBA · Qatar National Under-18 Basketball Team · Somto Patrick Onoduenyi · Syria National Under-18 Basketball Team

Sources

National U18 side beat Syria to seal Asia Cup play-off spot - Gulf Insider [www.gulf-insider.com]

2 days ago

Qatar U-18 Side Set to Face Sri Lanka in FIBA Asia Cup Showdown [www.lankanewspapers.com]

4 days ago