The nationals are continuing their training programme ahead of the opening round of the Asia Cup pre-qualifiers, which will be held in Dubai from August 26 to 31. He has also led the national teams of Slovenia and Lebanon, adding valuable club and international experience to Bahrain’s coaching setup. The second round, scheduled for November 23 to December 1, will feature 12 teams split into two groups of six. The top four from each group will then advance to the Fiba Asia Cup 2029 Qualifiers, where 24 teams will compete for 16 places at the continental finals. The upcoming competitions will represent Subotić’s first major challenges in charge as Bahrain look to return to the Fiba Asia Cup after their last appearance in 2022, when they finished 13th overall in Jakarta, Indonesia.