Zain congratulates Qatar for winning championship title
At the closing ceremony, President of the Kuwait Handball Federation, Fouad Al-Bloushi, honored Hamad Al-Musaibeeh, Corporate Relations Department Manager at Zain Kuwait, in recognition of Zain's support for the championship. The company's sponsorship came as part of its ongoing strategy to support major tournaments that enhance Kuwait's presence in both local and international sports arenas.
The company is keen on supporting high-profile competitions hosted in the country that reflect diversity and excellence across various sports disciplines, including handball, which enjoys a wide fan base and a record of notable achievements by the Kuwaiti national team.
Fouad Al-Bloushi honors Hamad Al-Musaibeeh for Zain's support of the championship.
The tournament featured an electric atmosphere and remarkable fan attendance.
The 10thedition of the championship was held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex and featured 9 strong Arab teams: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and the host nation Kuwait. The Kuwaiti national team achieved third place following a commendable performance that received praise from fans and spectators, reflecting the significant progress of handball in Kuwait.
Zain expressed its pride in being part of this major sporting event that brought together top Arab handball talents. The company affirmed that its sponsorship of the tournament aligns with its vision to empower young athletes, showcase national talent, and promote a culture of fair competition within a healthy sports environment that positively contributes to society.
Zain continues to support sports and athletes through its strategic partnerships with official sports bodies and its belief in sports as a key driver of social and youth development. The company emphasized that such tournaments help reinforce Kuwait's position as a vibrant sports hub in the region.
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