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Published on, 27 February 2026

Al Gharafa Crowned Men’s 3×3 Clubs League Champion… Al Wakrah Runner-Up… Qatar Club Third

Doha – February 26, 2026:
The curtain has fallen on the 2025–2026 Men’s 3×3 Basketball Clubs League with Al Gharafa crowned champion after topping the overall standings at the conclusion of the four rounds. The team claimed the gold medals and a financial prize of QAR 120,000, reaffirming its superiority and consistency throughout the season.

Al Wakrah finished second, earning silver medals and a prize of QAR 80,000, while Qatar Club secured third place overall, taking home bronze medals and a prize of QAR 50,000, based on cumulative results across all rounds of the competition.

The awarding ceremony for the top three teams was conducted by Mr. Saadoun Sabah Al-Kuwari, Secretary General and Director of National Teams, and Mr. Ahmed Yousef Al-Darwish, Assistant Secretary General and Chairman of the Competitions Committee, in a festive atmosphere at the Federation Hall that reflected the organizational and technical success of the tournament.

The Federation Hall hosted the fourth round on Thursday evening, February 26, 2026, featuring intense group-stage clashes.

  • Group B: Al Gharafa opened with a key win over Al Sadd (21–17), then reinforced its lead by defeating Al Arabi (21–12). Al Sadd later overcame Al Arabi (21–10).
  • Group A: Al Wakrah continued its strong form, edging Al Rayyan (21–20) in a close contest before beating Al Shamal (21–16). Al Shamal, in turn, defeated Al Rayyan (21–20) in another tightly fought match.
  • Group C: Qatar Club stood out with victories over Al Ahli (21–12) and Al Khor (21–17). Al Khor managed a win against Al Ahli (21–16).

In the semifinals, Al Gharafa maintained its momentum, defeating Qatar Club (21–16) to secure a place in the final. Al Wakrah eliminated Al Sadd (21–17), setting up a showdown with Al Gharafa.

In the third-place playoff, Al Sadd overcame Qatar Club (21–15) to claim third place in the final round, while Qatar Club retained third place overall based on cumulative results.

In the final, Al Gharafa dominated from the outset, delivering a balanced performance both offensively and defensively to defeat Al Wakrah (21–10). The victory confirmed Al Gharafa’s technical and physical superiority, earning them a well-deserved spot atop the podium.

On this occasion, Mr. Saadoun Sabah Al-Kuwari, Secretary General and Director of National Teams, stated that this season’s league reflected the significant progress of 3×3 basketball at the club level, both technically and in terms of discipline and commitment. He noted that the four-round format gave teams a genuine opportunity to showcase their abilities across an entire season rather than in a single event. He added: “We are satisfied with the level we witnessed and remain committed to supporting this category, given its importance in preparing national teams.”

Meanwhile, Mr. Ahmed Yousef Al-Darwish, Assistant Secretary General and Chairman of the Competitions Committee, emphasized that the competition remained fierce until the final round, pointing out that the differences between teams were minimal—highlighting the closeness of levels and the success of the competition system.