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Oman Suffers Historic 127-6 Defeat to Indonesia in Asian U18 Basketball Championship

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First reported by Mako · Jul 15, 2026

What happened

Oman’s U18 girls basketball team suffered a record 127-6 loss to Indonesia in the Asian Championship, marked by 73 turnovers and a significant experience gap. Oman also lost 99-17 to India in their second game, struggling with turnovers and rebounds.

01Oman lost 127-6 to Indonesia in the Asian U18 Girls Basketball Championship opening game.
02Oman committed 73 turnovers, with guard Zaina Louai Awani Btash responsible for 20.
03Indonesia dominated with fast-paced offense and relentless defense, leading 36-1 after the first quarter.
04Oman’s team is the youngest in the tournament, averaging 15.2 years old, and lacks international experience.
05In their second game, Oman lost 99-17 to India, with 40 turnovers and poor shooting.
06Oman’s coaching staff plans to improve defense and reduce opponents’ scoring chances in upcoming games.

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