The Qatar Olympic Committee delegation celebrated the silver medal won by the men’s 3×3 basketball team at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, during a formal reception hosted at Qatar House in Nagoya. Qatar’s 3×3 squad secured the podium finish after advancing through a competitive tournament bracket that featured a semifinal victory over Iran before a hard-fought defeat against South Korea in the final.
Qatar House Reception Honors Asian Games Silver Medalists
High-ranking Qatari sports officials gathered at the Team Qatar hospitality venue inside the Tead Nagoya hotel to recognize the basketball players and their performance at the continental multi-sport event, which runs through October 4. Among those attending the celebration were Mohamed Yousef Al Mana, first vice president of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Jassim bin Rashid Al Boainin, secretary general of the committee.
Path to the Podium in Aichi-Nagoya
The silver medalists—represented by players Mohamed Hashem, Hamad Yasin, Nizar Mahmoud, and Mubarak Gama—built their tournament success on disciplined execution through the preliminary rounds and knockout stages. After defeating Iran in the semifinals, the squad faced a physical South Korean side in the championship match. Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari, secretary general of the Qatar Basketball Federation and head of the basketball delegation, noted that while the ultimate ambition remained the gold medal, the players delivered strong performances throughout the competition against experienced opponents.
Yasin Ismail, director of national 3×3 basketball teams, echoed those sentiments, emphasizing that getting the silver medal for the second time in a row at the Asian Games demonstrates that Qatari basketball continues on a steady developmental path. Ismail pointed to the depth of the player pool as evidence of sustainable competitiveness on the continental stage. With this second-place finish, the national team adds crucial momentum to Qatar’s overall delegation tally at the Aichi-Nagoya games.
Delegation Medal Count and Cultural Showcase
The 3×3 basketball team’s silver elevates Qatar’s overall medal count at the 20th Asian Games to five, comprising two gold medals, two silvers, and one bronze. The preceding podium finishes include two gold medals captured by the shooting team in skeet events, alongside a silver and a bronze secured by the karate team.
The Qatar Olympic Committee continues its daily recognition of medalists by welcoming athletes to Qatar House, operated under the theme “Make Yourself at Home.” The venue serves as a cultural and athletic hub designed to introduce visitors to Qatari heritage, sports history, and ongoing athletic milestones while the Asian Games competition schedule continues in Japan.
The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya run through October 4, with delegation schedules and official updates available through the Qatar Olympic Committee’s ongoing daily programs at Qatar House.
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