The Kuwait Basketball Federation announced on Monday the roster of the national basketball team for participation in the preliminary round of the 2029 Asian Cup (second window), which will be held from November 24 to 30 at the Nihad Naufal Hall in Beirut.
Selected Player Roster
The federation revealed the selections made by head coach Vassilios Prastiakos and his assistants, Khaled Al-Qallaf and Yahya Al-Bahr, on their official account on the X platform. This roster includes 14 players: Ahmad Al-Balushi, Turki Al-Shammari, Ahmad Al-Fodari, Imran Jouhar, Adam Asad, Mohammed Adnan, Saho Al-Saho, and Adel Al-Saeed. Additionally, players such as Faisal Al-Hassan, Abdulaziz Al-Qattan, Abdulatif Faraj, Ali Al-Hudood, Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi, and Abdul Mohsen Al-Mousawi are also included in this list. Furthermore, Milan will serve as the strength and conditioning coach for the team.
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Training and Friendly Match Schedule
The Kuwait national basketball team will begin a training camp in Bahrain on November 13. This camp will include two friendly matches against the national teams of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. These training sessions are designed to better prepare the team before traveling to Beirut for the preliminary round of the Asian Cup. The Kuwait Basketball Federation hopes that by providing suitable conditions for the players, they can perform at their best in this competition.
The preliminary round of the 2029 Asian Cup is considered a significant opportunity for Kuwait basketball and its representatives. Given the history of basketball in Kuwait and ongoing efforts to improve the level of this sport in the country, the basketball federation hopes that by supporting the players and coaching staff, they can achieve favorable results.
In conclusion, the Kuwait Basketball Federation invites all fans of this sport to support their national team and attend these competitions. These competitions will not only be an opportunity to showcase the players' talents but also demonstrate Kuwait's determination and commitment to the growth and development of basketball on an international level.
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