DUBAI: The Dubai Basketball U-18 Elite team emerged winners of the Basket Cup Sarajevo 2026 in their debut appearance at the tournament, which took place from April 3-5.
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Representing the city of Dubai, the team delivered a statement performance against some of the continent’s top young talent.
As the only team from outside Europe in the competition, Dubai Basketball U-18 Elte entered the tournament determined to display the emirate’s growing presence on the global basketball stage.
Head coach Irhad Tinjak praised his team’s effort and spirit: “After four days of competition, we are proud to be crowned the 2026 Basket Cup Sarajevo champions. This victory means a lot to everyone at Dubai Basketball, and we are honoured to represent both the club and the UAE. In difficult moments, we stayed together and played for Dubai.”
