Sana'a:Ahli Sana'a has emerged victorious in the youth category of the comprehensive basketball league for clubs in the Capital Secretariat. The league, organized by the local branch of the Basketball Federation and sponsored by Yemen Telecommunications, took place from October 21 to November 14 at the indoor court of Ahli Sana'a Club.
According to Yemen News Agency, the competition featured three clubs 22 May, Ahli Sana'a, and Wahdat Sana'a. Ahli Sana'a secured the youth title by narrowly defeating 22 May with a final score of 56-53 in the concluding match, which was decided by a mere three-point margin.
Ahli Sana'a led the game during the first two quarters with scores of 17-14 and 17-9. However, 22 May made a comeback, winning the third and fourth quarters 15-12 and 15-10, respectively. In the youth standings, Ahli Sana'a topped the chart with eight points, followed by 22 May with six points, and Wahdat Sana'a with four points. Additionally, Ahli Sana'a claimed the junior title with a similar points tally, leading over 22 May and Wahdat Sana'a.
Following the final match, an award ceremony was held where officials and federation representatives honored the victorious teams and players. Ahli Sana'a received both the youth and junior championship trophies along with gold medals, while 22 May was awarded the runners-up trophies and silver medals in both categories.
The ceremony also acknowledged the contributions of the league sponsors, contributors, participating clubs, emerging players, referees, and the media committee. A commemorative shield was presented to the family of the late Mohrous Mashoura, the former secretary-general of the federation's Capital branch.
In a pioneering move for Yemeni basketball, six outstanding players in each category were honored under the sponsorship of Gourmet - Yemen 100 PLUS. Notable awards included Best Point Guard for Ahmed Aqbah and Ahmed Al-Riyashi from Ahli Sana'a, Best Shooting Forward for Ali Al-Qadri and Qanaf Al-Aji from Ahli Sana'a, Best Slashing Forward for Abdulmalik Al-Halali and Muath Al-Mithali from 22 May, Best Power Forward for Yasser Shammar from 22 May and Abdulnasser Suwaid from Ahli Sana'a, Best Center for Sami Al-Baadani from Ahli Sana'a and Saeed Al-Oudi from Wahdat Sana'a, and Best Promising Player for Saleh Al-Abrash and Uday Al-Aji from Wahdat Sana'a.
