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Arab Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Arabi and Yarmouk launch preseason training for the new campaign
KUWAIT CITY, July 14: Al-Arabi and Al-Yarmouk are set to kick off their training sessions this evening as they begin preparations for the new season. Al-Arabi, under the leadership of newly appointed Portuguese coach Marco Alves, will begin its training ahead of a busy preseason. Alves replaces Nasser Al-Shatti, who has taken charge of Al-Salmiya for the upcoming season. The Green Falcons will train locally before departing on July 25 for a 12-day training camp in the UAE, where they are scheduled to play three friendly matches. Following the UAE camp, Al-Arabi will head to the Maldives to face Maziya Sports & Recreation Club in the AFC Challenge League play-off on August 12—a pivotal match that will determine which team progresses to the group stage. Meanwhile, Al-Yarmouk, now under the guidance of Dhaher Al-Adwani, will begin training at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium in preparation for the Zain First Division League, set to begin on September 14. After being relegated from the Premier League last season, Al-Yarmouk is focused on a strong comeback through structured preparation and squad reinforcements. The club has already strengthened its roster with a mix of international and local signings, including Tunisian Hazem Haj Hassan, Malian Moriba Dialli, Ghanaian Robin Akwa, and Congolese Losoko, along with Othman Al-Dosari, a former Al-Salmiya player. The club is also in negotiations with several other targets to complete its lineup. Al-Yarmouk is planning an overseas training camp in August, which will feature a series of friendly matches to fine-tune the squad ahead of the new campaign.
Arab Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait youth team starts intensive training for the Arab Volleyball Championship in Amman
KUWAIT CITY, June 17: The Kuwait youth volleyball team officially kicked off its training the day before yesterday in preparation for the 17th Arab Volleyball Championship for players born in 2007, scheduled to take place in Amman, Jordan, from August 14 to 26. The training sessions are being held at the Federation Hall within the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Leading the team is national coach Mohammed Abdulrazzaq, supported by assistant coach Mishaal Al-Sabti and team administrator Abdullah Al-Rayes. The technical staff has initially selected 41 players across various clubs, including: Ahmed Jassim, Bader Bouarki, Shaheen Abdul Latif, Ali Al-Qattan, Mohammed Al-Dhahabi, Mohammed Al-Qattan, Mohammed Ibrahim, Ahmed Al-Sarheed, Mohammed Al-Huwaidi, Nasser Al-Sanea (Kuwait), Mahdi Ismail, Waleed Al-Shammari, Rashid Al-Naimi, Saad Al-Failakawi, Saud Al-Duwaisan (Al-Qadisiyah), Rashid Al-Arouj, Saqr Al-Sharhan, Abdul Latif Khaled Al-Bahouh, Fahad Ghaith, Mishari Al-Ansari, Mishali Al-Kandari, Bandar Al-Ahmad, Abdul Rahman Al-Saif, Mohammed Al-Dokhi (Kazma), Abdullah Al-Ali, Mishari Al-Mutawwatah, Yousef Al-Khudair, Salem Khadada, Salman Al-Mutairi, Abdulaziz Al-Ubaid, Ali Dashti, Mahdi Safar (Al-Yarmouk), Khaled Hijres, Mishari Al-Hamdan (Burgan), Fares Al-Enezi, Mohammed Al-Zaabi (Al-Sahel), Ahmed Dashti. Salman Kanaan, Mohammed Dashti, Abdulrahman Walid (Al-Arabi), and Salem Al-Shammari (Al-Jahra). Coach Abdulrazzaq confirmed that an intensive two-phase training program has been developed. The first phase consists of domestic training lasting about six weeks, followed by an external training camp, with its location to be announced soon. He added that the inclusion of a wide age range aims to build a new generation of skilled athletes for the national team and ensure strong representation in the upcoming Arab Championship. The list of selected players includes representatives from Kuwait Club, Al-Qadsiya, Kazma, Al-Yarmouk, Burgan, Al-Sahel, Al-Arabi, and Al-Jahra.
Arab Times
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qurain eyes revenge against Kazma
KUWAIT CITY, April 2: Kazma Club's first basketball team faces a challenging matchup against Al-Qurain at 7:30 pm today in the 17th round of the "Merged" League at the Basketball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. The game will be preceded by a 5:00 pm encounter between Al-Sulaibikhat and Al-Yarmouk, also at the same venue. Al-Sulaibikhat enters today's match with renewed hopes of securing a semi-final spot following its victory over Al-Qadsiya in the previous round. Their focus is now firmly on collecting as many points as possible. Coach Fahad Barjas aims to guide his team to a straightforward win over Al-Yarmouk in preparation for the more challenging match against Al-Qurain next Monday. In contrast, Al-Yarmouk, having endured several recent defeats—including a heavy 49-118 loss to Kazma—enters today's game with no pressure and little to lose. The second game of the day is expected to be the most significant and closely contested, as Kazma and Al-Qurain are tied with 23 points each. Both teams have impressed this season and feature several standout players, both local and professional. Kazma is relying on its captain, Ahmed Al-Balushi, Youssef Burhama, the Al-Saho brothers—Abdulrahman and Saho—and Abdullah Ibrahim, along with American professionals Dwayne Jackson and Jackson. Meanwhile, Al-Qurain's coach, Yahya Kuleib, is well aware of his team's capabilities and those of its opponent. He's eager for another major victory following its historic 96-80 win over Al-Qadsia in mid-March. Al-Qurain boasts several promising young talents, including the standout Adel Al-Saeed. In their first-round match, Kazma triumphed 101-89.
Arab Times
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti referee Abbas Ashkanani selected for FIVB U-19 World Championship in Uzbekistan
KUWAIT CITY, March 15: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has appointed Kuwaiti international referee Abbas Ashkanani to officiate matches at the U-19 World Championship, set to take place in Uzbekistan from July 24 to August 3. This recognition follows the significant improvement in the standard of volleyball refereeing in Kuwait, which has led international federations and continental bodies to tap into the expertise of Kuwaiti officials for major global competitions. In local action, Kuwait Club triumphed in a thrilling match against Burgan Club, winning 3-2 (27-29, 18-25, 25-22, 25-15, 15-13), while Al-Shabab defeated Al-Yarmouk 3-1 (25-12, 14-25, 25-13, 25-22) in the General Volleyball League. With the victory, Al-Shabab reclaimed second place in the league with 21 points, level with Kazma, who are also on 21 points. Kuwait Club sits in third with 20 points, while Al-Qadsiya has 15 points, Al-Arabi SC 12, Al-Nasr SC 11, Burgan 10, Al-Sulaibikhat SC 9, Al-Yarmouk 5, Al-Tadamon 3, and Al-Sahel SC 2 points.
Arab Times
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
No surprises in the Crown Prince Cup
KUWAIT CITY, March 8: The start of the Crown Prince Cup saw no major surprises, with the "big teams" securing comfortable victories. Kuwait Club defeated Al-Tadamon 5-0, Al-Salmiya triumphed over Burgan 5-1, Kazma beat Al-Yarmouk 3-1, and Khaitan overcame Al-Shabab 4-1 on penalties (0-0 in regular time). The preliminary round also saw the postponement of the matches between Al-Jahra and Al-Jazeera, and Al-Arabi and Al-Sahel, as well as Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Nasr, due to Al-Arabi's participation in the Asian Challenge Cup and Al-Qadisiyah's involvement in the Gulf Champions League. **media[]** In the opening match, Kuwait Club ensured that Al-Tadamon wouldn't repeat its quarter-final elimination from last season, as it delivered a dominant 5-0 win to secure its spot in the quarter-finals, awaiting the winner of the Al-Jahra vs. Al-Jazeera match. Mohammed Daham stole the show, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 19th, 52nd, and 77th minutes. Ahmed Al-Dhafiri added the fourth in the 80th minute, and Amr Abdel Fattah sealed the victory in the 90th minute. In the second match, Khaitan defeated Al-Sulaibikhat on penalties after a 0-0 draw, setting up a quarter-final clash with Kazma, who had earlier defeated Al-Yarmouk. Khaitan took the lead in the 8th minute with Khaled Shaman's goal, but Al-Yarmouk quickly responded with an equalizer. Mishaal Al-Shammari then added a second goal, and Hussein Ismail's strike in the 62nd minute gave Al-Yarmouk hope. However, Jarrah Naif's late goal in the 90+8th minute sealed the victory for Khaitan. Finally, Al-Salmiya had a tough time before eliminating Burgan. After conceding a penalty goal in the 20th minute, Al-Salmiya equalized with a penalty from Alex Lima in the 62nd minute. The match went to extra time, where Al-Salmiya netted four more goals through Fawaz Ayed, Bader Jamal, Moaz Al-Aseema, and Mohammed Al-Huwaidi to secure their place in the next round.
