Kuwait beats Oman in FIBA U18 Asian Championship qualifiers

MANAMA, Aug 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Friday beat Oman 69-43 in the GCC Basketball Championship's qualifiers for the 2020 FIBA Under-18 (U18) Asian Championship.
This is Kuwait's third victory in the qualifiers which are hosted by Bahrain.
Kuwait Team Assistant Coach Waleed Al-Hendi commended the players and their determination to do whatever possible to win the clash against Oman.
Qatar beat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 63-50, while home team Bahrain clinched its fourth win against Saudi Arabia, beating the Saudis 122-42.
Only the first and second-placed teams will gain automatic qualification to the 2020 FIBA U-18 Asian Championship. (end) hmd.bs