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Arab Times
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Asian Championship in Kuwait prompts early handball season kickoff
KUWAIT CITY, June 25: The Kuwait Handball Federation has announced that the 2025–2026 sports season will begin in early or mid-September, allowing clubs and national teams ample time to prepare for key international events. These include the Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled for November in Riyadh, and the Asian Championship, which Kuwait will host in January. The decision was revealed by the Federation's Secretary-General, Qaid Al-Adwani, during the Extraordinary General Assembly held two days ago. Al-Adwani explained that the upcoming season features a packed calendar both domestically and internationally. Starting early ensures better preparation and maximizes the chances of successful participation for clubs and national teams. Al-Adwani also announced that Tadamoon has officially requested to withdraw from participating in the general category competitions. This makes it the third club to withdraw, following the continued absence of Al-Jahra and Al-Shabab for a third consecutive season. The league system for the new season will follow a two-tier format: Premier League (Three Divisions): 8 Clubs: Kuwait Club, Burgan, Kazma, Sulaibikhat, Salmiya, Al-Arabi, and newly promoted Qadsia SC and Al-Nasr SC. First Division (Two or Three Divisions): 5 Clubs: Al-Qurain, Khaitan, Yarmouk, Fahaheel, and Al-Sahel. Joined by the national youth team to complete the division structure. The exact number of divisions in the First Division Championship will be determined based on the final number of participating clubs. Starting from the 2025–2026 season, clubs will be permitted to register three foreign professional players, a move previously approved by the Federation's Board of Directors. According to Al-Adwani: All three players will be included on the official match scoresheet. Only two foreign professionals can participate on the court at any time. The third professional will serve as a substitute on the bench, available for in-game rotations. Al-Adwani expressed optimism that this policy will elevate the level of competition and yield positive results in the upcoming season.
Arab Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club outclasses Qadsia to seal treble
KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The Kuwait Club volleyball team capped off a dominant 2024-2025 season by securing a remarkable "triple" crown, winning the Federation Cup for the 19th time in its history at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex Hall, Kuwait Club defeated Al-Qadsia 3-1, while Kazma secured third place after overcoming Al-Shabab by the same score line. The "Dean" had already claimed the Super Cup and the Premier League title earlier in the season, confirming their superiority and consistency throughout the year. With three major titles under their belt, the "Whites" proved to be the undisputed champions of the season. Meanwhile, Kazma opened the season by winning the Federation Championship, and Sulaibikhat took top honors in the First Division Championship. Kuwait Club further extended its record as the most decorated team in domestic volleyball with 19 Federation Cup titles, followed by Qadsia (18), Kazma (14), Al-Arabi (7), and Al-Jahra (1). Kuwait Club President Khaled Al-Ghanim expressed his pride in the team's accomplishments, praising the players, coaching staff, and administrative team for their dedication. "This third title is a reward for the great efforts put in throughout the season," he said. "I also extend my appreciation to the Volleyball Federation for its excellent organization and support that helped elevate the competition." Al-Ghanim also commended the Volleyball Federation Board, led by Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, for its pivotal role in the season's success. Team captain Abdullah Jassim echoed the sentiments, expressing joy at clinching the Federation Cup: "This third title reflects the spirit of unity within our club—management, staff, and players all worked together to achieve our goals." Kuwait Volleyball Association President Dr. Jaber Al-Marri celebrated the successful conclusion of the season, emphasizing the high level of technical and organizational standards seen throughout. "This was a truly successful season in every sense—from the quality of play in all three major championships to the smooth organization by our committees." He extended congratulations to Kuwait Club for winning the General League and Federation Cup, to Kazma for the Federation Championship, and Sulaibikhat for its First Division title.
