Qatari Referee Bandar Al-Suwaidi to Officiate Semi-Final of 2025 Women’s Asia Cup

Doha, Qatar – July 19, 2025: In a significant milestone for Qatari sports officiating, international referee Bandar Jassim Al-Suwaidi has been appointed to oversee the semi-final match between Australia and South Korea at the 2025 Women’s Asia Cup basketball tournament. The prestigious event, held in Shenzhen, China, from July 13 to 20, showcases Asia’s top women’s basketball talent.

Al-Suwaidi’s selection for this high-stakes match underscores his distinguished career and the confidence placed in him by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), particularly following his inclusion in the elite list of international referees for 2025–2027. His poised and professional performance throughout the tournament has demonstrated his ability to manage intense, high-level competitions with expertise and composure.

This achievement highlights Qatar’s growing prominence in global sports arenas and reflects the Qatar Basketball Federation’s commitment to nurturing and promoting national talent for active participation in continental and international championships.
The Women’s Asia Cup serves as a critical qualifier for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany, adding to the competitive intensity of the matches and demanding precise, world-class officiating. The tournament, hosted at Shenzhen Sports Center, has drawn large crowds and features some of Asia’s brightest basketball stars.