Oman to Face Kuwait in Opening Match of 2029 Asian Cup Preliminary Qualifiers

By News Desk on August 25, 2026

Oman Basketball Team Opens Asian Cup Qualifying Campaign in UAE

Dubai (ONA): Oman’s senior national basketball team will commence its campaign tomorrow, Wednesday, in the first window of the preliminary qualifiers for the 2029 Asian Cup finals, facing Kuwait in Group A of the West Asia zone.

The group-stage matches are being hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will continue through 31 August.

The national team is competing in a group that also includes the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Nepal. The group stage follows a single-round robin format, with the five teams vying for three qualifying berths to advance to the second round of the preliminary qualifiers.

The national team concluded its preparatory program with an external training camp held in Dubai since 16 August.

The camp comprised intensive training sessions and four friendly matches, securing victories over Sharjah Club (56–52), Maxim Academy (55–53), and Jam Academy (64–58). The camp was designed to enhance physical and technical readiness while fostering team cohesion.

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