Manama: Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the final of the Khalid bin Hamad Golden Generation under-16 Basketball League for the 2025-2026 sports season was held at Zain Sports Hall in Umm Al Hassam. Manama Club emerged victorious, clinching the league title after a decisive 85-52 win against Al Ahli Club in the final match. Al Ahli finished as runners-up, while Muharraq Club secured third place.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Mohamed Shawqi Slais, Director of Monitor and Control Directorate at the General Sports Authority, awarded Manama Club the league shield and gold medals. Al Ahli received silver medals, while Muharraq Club was presented with bronze medals. The award ceremony was graced by the presence of Hassan Yaseen, Chairman of the Competitions Committee at the Bahrain Basketball Federation, and Ahmed Kaldari, a board member of the federation.
The championship underscores the ongoing support for age-group competitions in Bahrain, aiming to foster and develop sporting talent and further the progress of Bahraini basketball.