Doha – January 30, 2026:
The matches of the General Youth Basketball League (Under-19) on Friday evening, January 30, 2026, featured an exciting and highly competitive round at the Qatar Basketball Federation Hall. Four strong games took place, reflecting the advanced level this youth category has reached this season in terms of technical skills, tactical discipline, and physical fitness.

In the first match, Al Wakrah achieved an important victory over Al Khor with a score of 92-85. The game was characterized by high pace and frequent lead changes throughout all four quarters.
Al Wakrah players showed strong focus in the final quarter, capitalizing on their superiority in rebounding and quick drives to the basket, securing the win despite Al Khor’s late attempts to mount a comeback.

The second match pitted Al Qatar against Al Rayyan. Al Qatar emerged with a valuable win by a score of 85-79 in a highly tactical contest.
Al Qatar relied on solid defensive organization and collective play in attack, while Al Rayyan delivered a strong performance especially in the second and third quarters. Ultimately, fine details and better shooting efficiency decided the outcome in favor of Al Qatar.

In the third game of the round, Al Sadd completely dominated their encounter against Al Shamal, recording a comfortable victory with a score of 95-68.
Al Sadd’s superiority was evident from the opening minutes thanks to excellent court spacing, intense defensive pressure, physical dominance, and strong team cohesion, allowing them to gradually widen the gap until the final whistle.

In the fourth and final match, Al Gharafa defeated Al Arabi with a score of 85-78. The game remained closely contested for most of its duration, featuring intense competition and frequent lead changes in scoring. Al Gharafa ultimately sealed the victory in the closing minutes through their players’ experience and smart exploitation of opportunities, especially from beyond the arc.