Arab champions return home

Bahrain’s U18 basketball squad lands to hero’s welcome

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s under-18 basketball team received a rousing reception at Bahrain International Airport yesterday, arriving home as Arab champions after clinching the title in Sfax, Tunisia.

The Bahrain Olympic Committee organised the welcome, with Basketball Association vice-president Nader Al Awadhi and secretary-general Abed Al Ansari among officials greeting the squad with flowers.

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“Discipline. Fight. Consistency.”

The team’s run through the tournament earned praise for their composure under pressure before lifting the Arab crown.

Bahrain sealed the title with an 85-73 final victory over Egypt at Al Raed Al Bejaoui Hall—defending champions turned backto-back kings, winning the Arab under-18 championship for the second consecutive year.