SHARJAH, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) -- Tunisia's Al Amal Sports Club kicked off their participation in the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2026) basketball championship with a commanding 100-54 victory over Bahrain's Al Hala Club on Wednesday, as part of the second round of the competition.
Al Amal set the tone early, leading 24-11 after the first quarter before pulling decisively clear in the second period with a 31-5 run to take a 55-16 halftime advantage. The Tunisian side maintained control after the break, winning the third quarter 21-14, while the final period ended tied at 24-24, resulting in a difficult outing for the Bahraini team.
The second game saw Iraq's Gaz Al Shamal Club defeat Khorfakkan Women's Sports Club of the UAE 81-71. Khorfakkan made a strong start, edging the opening quarter 21-19, but Gaz Al Shamal responded in the second period, outscoring their opponents 26-17 to take a 45-38 lead into halftime. The Iraqi side extended its advantage with a 15-13 third quarter and sealed the win with a decisive 21-13 final period.
The day concluded with hosts Sharjah Women's Sports Club securing a 74-49 victory over Kuwait's Al Fatat Sports Club. Sharjah confirmed for the second consecutive day its readiness to compete for the title, imposing a fast tempo and asserting clear control across the first three quarters (19-16, 21-7, and 22-12). Kuwait's Al Fatat managed only a narrow edge in the fourth quarter, which they won 14-12.
