Kuwaiti players ready to compete for top spots at the Arab Squash Championship
Abdullah Al-Subaie, head of the Kuwaiti delegation, expressed confidence in the Kuwaiti players' readiness to compete for top honors. Notable contenders from the Kuwaiti team include Abdullah Hani, Khaled Al-Fawzan, Issa Al-Najada, and Saleh Al-Kandari.
Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, and Yemen, along with a Kuwaiti representative, attended the draw ceremony. Walid Al-Sumaie, President of the Arab Squash Federation, was also present to oversee the proceedings.
The Secretary General of the Kuwait Squash Federation, Hamed Al-Omran, extended a warm welcome to the participants, emphasizing the importance of the championship and wishing everyone success in the spirit of friendship and peace.
In the tournament's draw, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Nusfan was placed at the top of Group 1, while Kuwait's Abdullah Hani led Group 2. The singles competition kicked off with 20 thrilling matches across the under-19 and under-15 categories, showcasing intense competition among the players.
The quarterfinal matches are set to begin today, with the first rounds scheduled from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The semifinals will take place in the evening, followed by the finals tomorrow, Saturday evening.
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