Kuwait Olympic team to compete in upcoming Futsal League
The draw included fixtures for the league, the Federation Cup, the third edition of the Age Group Futsal Cup, as well as league and cup tournaments for youth and junior categories.
Participating clubs in the futsal competitions include Kuwait Club, Al-Arabi, Qadsia, Kazma, Al-Tadhamon, Yarmouk, Al-Nasr, and Al-Sulaibikhat. Notably, the Kuwait Olympic team will make its debut in the Age Group competition as part of the federation's strategic plan to prepare and develop the team ahead of future commitments.
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