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. Among them, six teams represent the FIBA WASL Sub-Zone Leagues, while BC Astana and Tamil Nadu, representatives of Central and South Asia, make up the Final 8.
Al Mughaiseeb highlighted that the tournament is a significant opportunity to elevate Qatar’s status as a prominent sports destination and ignite the youth’s enthusiasm for basketball. “Additionally, it aims to stimulate tourism by attracting numerous visitors through major tournaments, thereby boost.
