Kuwait defeat Nepal in Asian Basketball Cup qualifiers

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, August 30, 2026

Kuwait's national basketball team defeated Nepal 88–65 in their third Group A match of the 2029 Asian Cup qualifiers, marking their second win after also beating Oman. This result strengthens Kuwait's chances of finishing among the top three in their group to advance to the next stage of the tournament.

Kuwait's national basketball team secured an 88–65 win over Nepal in their third match of the Group A preliminary qualifiers for the 2029 Asian Cup on Friday in Dubai. This victory marked Kuwait’s second success in the qualifying campaign after opening with an 88–63 win against Oman.

Prior to facing Nepal, Kuwait narrowly lost to the United Arab Emirates, falling 72–75 in their second game. Group A includes Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Nepal, with the top three teams advancing to the next phase of the qualifiers.

The tournament, held across Dubai, serves as the initial stage for teams competing for a place in the 2029 Asian Cup, with each group’s leading teams moving forward in the qualification process. Kuwait’s performance positions them well in contention to progress beyond the preliminary round.

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