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Arab Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club withdraws bid to host Arab Clubs Handball Championship
KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Kuwait Sports Club has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 40th edition of the Arab Clubs Championship (League and Cup Champions League), which closed for applications the day before yesterday. The only two bids submitted were from the Kuwait Club and the Tunisian Handball Federation. With Kuwait's withdrawal, the Executive Office of the Arab Handball Federation is expected to announce Tunisia as the host either tomorrow or early next week. The tournament is scheduled to take place on September 12. The withdrawal comes due to a scheduling conflict with the AFC Futsal Championship qualifiers, set for September 20–24, which will occupy the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex, making it unavailable for hosting the handball tournament. Kuwait Club had previously organized and won the 39th edition of the Arab Clubs Championship in September 2024, defeating Al-Salmiya in the final. This marked its second consecutive title, having also claimed the 38th edition by overcoming Egypt's Zamalek in the final hosted in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. The most successful club in the Arab Clubs Championship is Espérance Sportive de Tunis with seven titles, followed by Al Ahly (Egypt) with five, and both Étoile du Sahel (Tunisia) and Mouloudia Club (Algeria) with three each. Several clubs—including Al Ahly (Bahrain), Al Noor and Al Khaleej (Saudi Arabia), Club Africain (Tunisia), Naft d'Oran (Algeria), and Kuwait Club—have each won the title twice. Other former champions include Al Ain (UAE), Al Tasweeq (Algeria), Sporting and Zamalek (Egypt), Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa (Qatar), and Sakiet Ezzit (Tunisia). Head of Kuwait Club's handball department, Haitham Al-Rashidi, congratulated the club's board and fans on securing the local double title this season. 'After a long and demanding season—from August 10, 2024, to June 28, 2025—we achieved significant milestones,' he said. 'We won the Arab Championship in Kuwait, followed by the local cup, then went on to compete in the Asian and Gulf Cups, and claimed the Super Cup as well.' Al-Rashidi emphasized the club's high standards: 'Kuwait Club always plays to win, both locally and internationally. Anything short of first place is a failure in our eyes.' Looking ahead, Al-Rashidi stated that the team is currently in a rest period, with preseason training camps scheduled from August 10 to 16 in Bosnia, as part of preparations for the upcoming season. The club will participate in the Arab League, the local league, as well as the Gulf and Asian Championships. He stressed that under the leadership of club president Khaled Al-Ghanim, the goal remains to prepare the team at the highest level for continued success.
Kuwait Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Crown Prince congratulates Kuwait SC
HRH the Crown Prince hands Kuwait Club player the Cup for the season 2024-2025. KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a congratulatory cable to Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club, on the occasion of the club's triumph in the 2024–2025 Crown Prince Football Cup. In his message, His Highness extended heartfelt congratulations to Al-Ghanim, the club's administrative and technical staff, and all players for their exceptional achievement, commending their impressive performance in the final match and throughout the tournament. HRH the Crown Prince receives commemorative gift during patronage and attendance of final match of Cup between Kuwait and Al Arabi teams. HRH the Crown Prince receives commemorative gift from Naser Bader Al Kharafi during patronage and attendance of final match of Cup between Kuwait and Al Arabi. His Highness praised the team's high level of play, sportsmanship, and determination, which led to their well-deserved title. He lauded the efforts of the club's officials and coaching staff, as well as the players' dedication and unity, which reflected the team's strength and pursuit of excellence. Expressing appreciation for the club's kind gesture in presenting gifts on the occasion, His Highness conveyed his best wishes to Kuwait Sports Club for continued success. He expressed hope the club would achieve further honors in future competitions, contribute to nurturing national talent, and elevate Kuwait's standing in the sporting arena under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. — KUNA
Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Sheikh Mubarak congratulates the sports family on the Crown Prince Cup final
KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Vice President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Nawaf Al-Sabah, extended his congratulations to the Kuwaiti sports community following the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the final match of the Crown Prince Cup, held recently at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. In a press statement, Sheikh Mubarak described the Crown Prince's attendance as a great honour for all athletes, emphasising that it sends a strong and clear message about the leadership's genuine interest in supporting youth and sports. He affirmed that this ongoing encouragement from the wise leadership has significantly inspired and motivated young Kuwaiti athletes. Sheikh Mubarak also highlighted His Highness the Crown Prince's keenness to offer guidance to the nation's athletes and praised the high level of sportsmanship shown by players from both teams. He congratulated Kuwait Sports Club on clinching the Crown Prince Cup title and wished Al-Arabi Club continued success in upcoming competitions.
Kuwait Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait SC wins football league of the season
Kuwait SC wins football league of the season KUWAIT: The Kuwait Sports Club (SC) won the 2024-2025 Zain Premier League title on Sunday after defeating Al-Arabi 2-1 in the final round of the season. The match was held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Al-Arabi opened the scoring with a goal by player Kanil Al-Aswad. Following a red card to an Al-Arabi player, Kuwait SC staged a comeback, scoring two goals, one by Mohammed Daham and another by Mohammed Marhoun. With this win, Kuwait SC secured their 20th league title, followed by Qadsia SC and Al-Arabi SC, each with 17 titles. Kazma and Salmiya have both won the league four times, while Al-Jahra has claimed the title once. – KUNA
