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Arab Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait names 14-player squad for the West Asian Volleyball Championship
KUWAIT CITY, July 6: The technical staff of the Kuwait men's volleyball team, led by Argentine head coach Julian Al-Fayez and his Zaid Al-Kazemi, has officially selected 14 players to represent the team at the inaugural West Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, set to take place in Bahrain from July 17 to 27. The selected squad includes: Abdulaziz Najm, Mahmoud, Yousef Mandeel, Fahad Saad Yaqoub, Abdul Nasser Al-Enezi, Abdullah Fares Al-Enezi, Abdulrahman Al-Mutawa, Saud Al-Duwaisan, Ahmed Al-Munais, Rashid Anbar, Adhbi Malik Al-Enezi, Fares Suleiman, Talal Ahmed Abdul Razzaq, Ibrahim Mandeel, and Abdulrahman Mohammed Kamel. In preparation for the tournament, the team departed at dawn today for a 10-day training camp in Tunisia, where it will play four friendly matches. Naif Al-Khamili, Assistant Secretary-General of the Kuwait Volleyball Association, heads the team's delegation. It includes team administrator Mohammed Al-Balushi, fitness trainer Kozak Lux, statistician and physiotherapist Mohammed Al-Yamam, and the 14 selected players. According to the tournament draw, Kuwait has been placed in Group B alongside Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. Group A comprises the host nation, Bahrain, Jordan, the UAE, and Lebanon. Speaking before the team's departure, Al-Khamili encouraged the players to make the most of the Tunisia camp and emphasized the importance of a strong showing at the tournament, viewing it as both a competitive opportunity and a chance to build a new generation of players capable of long-term success.
Arab Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait drawn into tough group for inaugural West Asian Men's Volleyball Championship
KUWAIT CITY, July 5: The Kuwait national men's volleyball team has been drawn into the highly competitive Group B—dubbed the 'Fiery Group'—for the first West Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, alongside regional powerhouses Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. Group A features Bahrain, Jordan, the UAE, and Lebanon. The draw took place via video conference and was attended by Nayef Al-Khamili, Assistant Secretary-General of the Kuwait Volleyball Association, who extended his best wishes to the team. He emphasized the importance of this regional competition in showcasing the development of Kuwait's volleyball talent. The team will depart for Tunisia tomorrow (Monday) for a training camp running through July 17, ahead of the championship's kickoff in Manama, Bahrain, on July 19. The camp will include four friendly matches, providing valuable experience, particularly for younger squad members. Al-Khamili, who also heads the delegation, stated, "The Tunisia camp will play a crucial role in building team chemistry and match readiness, especially for our young and promising talents." The Kuwaiti delegation includes administrator Mohammed Malallah, Argentine head coach Julian Alvarez, national assistant coach Zaid Al-Kazemi, physiotherapist Mohammed Al-Yamam, referee Hussein Abdul-Ali, and 14 players. Assistant coach Zaid Al-Kazemi acknowledged the difficulty of the draw, saying, "We've landed in a very strong group, but we will treat every match like a final. If we want top results, we must fight for every point.' Al-Kazemi added that the team's foundation is built on youthful energy and ambition, supported by a core of experienced players. He stressed the importance of long-term planning and continued support, noting that these young athletes, with proper development, have the potential to shape Kuwait's volleyball future. He also highlighted the team's preparations, which began in June, with an emphasis on physical fitness and individual skill development. The Tunisia camp will further refine the tactical and technical aspects, ensuring the players are fully ready for the challenges ahead.
