Slovenian coach Slobodan Subotic welcomed by Bahrain national team manager Mohammed Dawood

TDT | Manama

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Slovenian coach Slobodan Subotic has arrived in Bahrain to take charge of the senior men's national basketball team before preparations begin for the FIBA Asia Cup.

He met the coach on arrival, as Bahrain moved towards the next stage of their preparations.

The squad begins its training programme on 20 July before taking part in the first stage of the Gulf qualifying tournament.

The Bahrain Basketball Association appointed Subotic to lead the side through its next campaign, drawing on his long record in European basketball.

He has coached Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, Aris and AEK Athens, and has also led the national teams of Slovenia and Lebanon.

His honours include the FIBA Korac Cup, two Greek league titles and the Greek Cup. He was twice named Greek League Coach of the Year.

Subotic will now oversee preparations before Bahrain begin their Gulf qualifying campaign for the FIBA Asia Cup.