Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Basketball fans were treated to four thrilling encounters on the opening day of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah on Tuesday, as 16 teams begin their quest for glory at the 31st staging of the competition.

Hosts Saudi Arabia lost 88-93 to China, who are the most decorated team in the history of the tournament, with 16 titles to their name. Despite the disappointment, coach Ricard Casas praised the Saudi players for their performance saying: "They really played well and showed their character against China, which is considered one of the best basketball teams in Asia. "Still, we have two more games and hopefully we can qualify for the quarter finals."

The Kingdom's shooting guard, Mohammed Abdurahkman who plays for Spa...