Yarmouk volleyball teams celebrate strong season across all age groups
KUWAIT CITY, May 24: Khaled Al-Fulaikawi, Board Member of Yarmouk Club and Head of the Volleyball Division, praised the impressive performances delivered by the club's volleyball teams during the recently concluded season.
Highlighting the achievements, Al-Fulaikawi noted that the Under-10 team secured third place in the league, while both the Under-12 and Under-16 squads finished as league runners-up. The Under-16 team also claimed second place in the Cup competition, and the Under-19 youth team earned second place in the Cup as well.
Al-Fulaikawi emphasized that these results were the outcome of consistent hard work and dedication by the technical staff, referring to them as the backbone of the "Sons of Mishref" volleyball program. He expressed optimism for even greater success in the upcoming season, reaffirming the club's commitment to nurturing talent and competing at a high level.
Osama Madkour, head coach of Yarmouk's Under-19 team and technical director, extended heartfelt thanks to the club's management for their continued support. He credited club officials, including President Ahmed Al-Jarki, Secretary General Fouad Al-Filakawi, and Volleyball Head Khaled Al-Filakawi, for their constant presence and encouragement throughout the season.
'The supportive environment created by the management allowed us to focus on building the teams and achieving strong results,' Madkour said. 'With our recent success, the technical staff's mandate has been renewed, and we are committed to further developing player performance and producing future champions.'
The Yarmouk Club's volleyball operations are overseen by Head of the Volleyball Apparatus, Khaled Al-Filakawi, and his deputy, Othman Haji. The technical team includes:
Khaled Al-Mutairi – First Team Coach
Abbas Al-Gharib – Assistant Coach
Osama Madkour – Under-19 Coach
Ahmed Al-Lawati – Under-16 Coach
Nasser Fatih – Under-14 Coach
Hussam Ramadan – Under-12 Coach
Firas Bin Mahmoud – Under-10 Coach
With a strong support system and a skilled coaching lineup, Yarmouk Volleyball is positioning itself for continued success and long-term player development.
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