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Qatar Basketball Team Set for Rematch Against South Korea in Seoul

Doha: Qatar basketball team will meet their South Korean counterpart in the second friendly match tomorrow within the team's training camp in Seoul, as part of the third phase of its preparations for the 2025 Asian Cup. The continental tournament is scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 5 to 17, featuring 16 competing national teams.

According to Qatar News Agency, yesterday, the Qatari team suffered a 90-71 defeat to South Korea in their first friendly match. Hosted at Anyang Gymnasium, the match provided an opportunity for Qatar's coaching staff, led by Turkish head coach Hakan Demir, to assess player performance and measure progress in tactical execution ahead of the major competition.

Following the conclusion of the Seoul camp, the Qatari team will move into the fourth phase of its preparation by competing in an international friendly tournament in Doha from July 28 to August 1. The tournament will feature national teams from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Japan.