Doha – February 10, 2026:
Al-Gharafa Club was crowned champion of the Qatar Basketball Federation’s U-19 General League after finishing at the top of the standings. Al-Sadd secured second place, while Al-Arabi claimed third, following the conclusion of the tournament held at the Qatar Basketball Federation Hall, in front of a large crowd of basketball fans.

The awarding ceremony was attended by Mr. Mohammed bin Saad Al-Mughaseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, and Mr. Saadoun Sabah Al-Kuwari, Secretary General and Director of National Teams, who presented Al-Gharafa with the championship shield and gold medals. Al-Sadd received silver medals as runners-up, while Al-Arabi earned bronze medals for finishing third.

Al-Gharafa’s triumph came after an outstanding season in which the team delivered strong and consistent performances, asserting its superiority throughout the competition and confirming its merit as champions. The league served as an important platform for discovering and developing young talent, in line with the federation’s strategy to support youth categories and strengthen the sport’s foundation.

The final round of matches saw Al-Ahli defeat Al-Shamal 68–58, with period scores of 19–14, 21–19, 11–15, and 17–10.
Al-Rayyan also secured a convincing 74–49 victory over Al-Wakrah, dominating most of the game with period scores of 21–15, 22–8, 17–5, and 14–21.
Meanwhile, Al-Arabi recorded a commanding 100–69 win against Al-Khor, controlling the game from the first period. The scores were 33–10, 23–7, 25–21, and 19–31.
The round concluded with a decisive clash between Al-Gharafa and Al-Sadd, where Al-Gharafa prevailed 77–54, with period scores of 11–12, 23–13, 27–19, and 16–10.

Mr. Mohammed bin Saad Al-Mughaseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, expressed his delight at the success of the league, noting that the competition reflected the remarkable progress of youth teams. He said: “We congratulate Al-Gharafa on winning the U-19 General League title after a season full of strong competition. We also commend Al-Sadd and Al-Arabi for their impressive performances. This championship is a cornerstone in preparing a new generation of players capable of representing the national teams in the future.”

He added that the federation places great importance on youth competitions, as they form the foundation for developing Qatari basketball. “What we witnessed in terms of technical commitment and high sportsmanship reflects the tremendous efforts of clubs and coaching staff, aligning with the federation’s plans to expand the sport’s base and raise performance levels.”

For his part, Mr. Saadoun Sabah Al-Kuwari, Secretary General and Director of National Teams, affirmed that the league achieved its technical and organizational objectives. He said: “The U-19 General League featured closely contested matches and strong performances, highlighting several promising talents we are monitoring within national team programs.”

Al-Kuwari added: “The federation remains committed to supporting youth competitions and providing the right environment for player development, in line with future plans to prepare national teams.”