Kuwait Aims to Clinch the Basketball Title as Al-Qurain Clings to Hope
Kuwait faces Al-Qurain in the second match of the basketball finals, while Kazma and Qadsia compete for third and fourth places.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s team is aiming to clinch the 2025–2026 general basketball league title for the eighth consecutive season and the 16th time in its history when it faces its arch-rival Al-Qadsiah at 7:30 p.m. today in the second match of the best-of-three playoff final.
Earlier, at 5:15 p.m., another match will take place between Kazma and Al-Qadsiah to determine third and fourth place, at the Union Hall within the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex.
Kuwait has already taken a 1–0 lead toward the championship after defeating Al-Qadsiah 110–83 in the first match held yesterday. Meanwhile, Kazma secured a commanding 118–69 victory over Al-Qadsiah in the first match to determine third and fourth place.
Kuwait is seeking to confirm its claim to the title and secure a second consecutive win to clinch the championship early, without needing a third match. Al-Qadsiah, on the other hand, is hoping to bounce back with a victory to keep its chances alive and force a decisive third match for the title, according to the tournament’s format.
