Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship 2025 Features Eight Competing Clubs From Multiple Nations

The Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship 2025 is set to occur from 29th September to 5th October at the Al Jazira Club Indoor Arena. This event is backed by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, overseen by the UAE Basketball Federation, and organised by Al Wahda Club with Global Active Sports. The tournament will feature eight top-tier clubs from various regions.

Participating teams include three from the UAE: Al Wahda, Al Dhafra, and Sharjah, the UAE League Champion. Lebanon will be represented by Al Riyadi, their league champion, and Champville. From the Philippines comes TNT, a runner-up in their national league. Kazakhstan's Astana and Kuwait's Al Qarin complete the lineup.

The tournament offers a crucial platform for teams to prepare for upcoming seasons. It provides an opportunity to assess readiness for domestic competitions and regional qualifiers for continental championships. Clubs will also gain exposure to diverse basketball styles and face professional players from different backgrounds.

Teams are divided into two groups for the competition. Group A consists of Al Riyadi (Lebanon), TNT (Philippines), Sharjah (UAE), and Al Dhafra (UAE). Group B includes Al Wahda (UAE), Astana (Kazakhstan), Champville (Lebanon), and Al Qarin (Kuwait). Each team will play three group-stage matches.

The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals. The winners of these matches will compete in the final to determine the champion of this second edition of the tournament.

Abdullah Salem Al Junaibi, Chairman of the Organising Committee, expressed enthusiasm about hosting this event in Abu Dhabi. He stated, "Preparations are well underway to deliver a distinguished edition of this tournament. We are delighted to welcome all participating clubs to Abu Dhabi."

Al Wahda Club has a strong history of organising prominent competitions. This event aims to strengthen sporting connections with teams from Lebanon, Kuwait, the Philippines, and Kazakhstan.

This championship not only highlights competitive basketball but also fosters international sports relations. It serves as a significant step in enhancing Abu Dhabi's reputation as a global sports hub.

With inputs from WAM