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Qatar defeat Saudi Arabia in friendly tournament opener

Published: 16 Feb 2024 - 11:02 am | Last Updated: 16 Feb 2024 - 11:03 am
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Qatar basketball team secured a well-deserved 71-69 victory over Saudi Arabia in the first match of the Qatar International Friendly Basketball Championship yesterday. The four-day tournament is being held at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall, with the participation of six teams: Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Central African Republic, and Jordan.

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