Owaid Al-Enezi

KUWAIT CITY, July 7: The Kuwait national basketball team departs for Istanbul this evening to begin a training camp that will run until July 24, in preparation for the upcoming Arab Men’s Basketball Championship, scheduled to take place in Tunisia from July 25 to August 2.

The training camp is part of Kuwait’s broader preparation plan, as the team eyes both regional success and readiness for the upcoming Asian qualifiers.

The team delegation is led by Owaid Al-Enezi, Assistant Secretary of the Kuwait Basketball Federation, and includes:

Administrators: Fahad Al-Bous, Mohammed Al-Hasawi

Team Manager: Khaled Bou Zabar

Head Coach: Serbian tactician Oliver Kosic

Assistant Coach: Khaled Al-Qallaf

Fitness Coach: Bashir Farih

The squad features 14 players:

Ahmed Al-Balushi, Rashed Al-Rabah, Mohammed Ashkanani, Mohammed Adnan, Abdulrahman Al-Shammari, Adel Al-Saeed, Talal Al-Obaidi, Abdulaziz Al-Hamidi, Suho Al-Shammari, Ahmed Al-Foudari, Hussein Ashkanani, Adam Asad Allah, Faisal Al-Bahr, and Faisal Al-Husseini.

As part of its camp, Kuwait will play five friendly matches, including one against the Saudi national team, which is also holding its camp in Istanbul.

The team’s training sessions began last week in Kuwait, under the leadership of Coach Kosic, to improve team chemistry and performance ahead of the regional tournament.

Speaking ahead of the team’s departure, Owaid Al-Enezi emphasized the importance of the Arab Championship as part of the team’s preparation during the international break. He noted that these competitions and friendlies are vital in building momentum ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers.

Al-Enezi added that the current roster includes several young talents, and the coaching staff is focused on integrating them alongside seasoned veterans. This blend of youth and experience is part of a long-term vision to strengthen the national team in future competitions.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff