Doha, October 7, 2026
Elite Motors honored the Qatar 3×3 National Basketball Team in recognition of its outstanding achievement in securing the silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The ceremony was held at the company’s headquarters and attended by officials from the Qatar Basketball Federation, as well as members of the national team and its technical and administrative staff.
The recognition ceremony was attended by Mr. Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, Secretary General of the Qatar Basketball Federation and National Teams Director, and Captain Yaseen Ismail, Director of Qatar’s 3×3 National Basketball Teams, alongside the players and the technical and administrative staff, celebrating the team’s remarkable accomplishment on the continental stage.
The Qatar 3×3 team delivered impressive performances throughout the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, advancing to the final after a series of victories. The team ultimately claimed the silver medal following a 10-19 loss to South Korea in the championship game, thereby repeating the runner-up achievement it attained at the previous edition of the Asian Games.
On the occasion, Mr. Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari expressed his appreciation for the honor bestowed by Elite Motors, commending the company’s initiative and commitment to supporting the Qatar national team and celebrating its achievement at the Asian Games. He emphasized that the continued cooperation between the Federation and the company reflects the strong and distinguished relationship between the two parties.
Al Kuwari noted that the partnership between the Qatar Basketball Federation and Elite Motors serves as a model of the private sector’s role in supporting sports and national teams. He expressed his hope that this collaboration will continue in the coming years, contributing to the ongoing development and success of Qatari basketball.
He further stressed that the silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games represents an important milestone in the journey of the Qatar 3×3 national team, while also serving as motivation to continue working, improving, and raising ambitions. He highlighted that the ultimate objective is to secure qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
For his part, Mr. Mohamed Naguib, General Manager of Elite Motors, expressed his pride in honoring the Qatar 3×3 National Basketball Team, praising the achievement accomplished by the players at the Asian Games. He also reaffirmed the company’s appreciation for the efforts exerted by the players and the technical and administrative staff throughout the continental competition.
This recognition comes within the framework of the partnership between Elite Motors and the Qatar Basketball Federation, as part of ongoing efforts to support the national teams, strengthen their progress, and motivate them to continue competing successfully and achieving positive results in future continental and international events.