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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-19 tops Uruguay for second President's Cup victory
CAIRO, Aug 14: Kuwait's U-19 recorded its second win in the 'President's Cup' With a 35-25 victory over Uruguay at the 11th IHF Men's Youth World Championship in Cairo. Earlier, Kuwait competed in the preliminary round in Group A, losing all matches against Sweden, Austria, and Portugal, which placed them into the consolation rounds. In the President's Cup, the team initially lost to Kosovo but then secured victories over Morocco and Uruguay. The President's Cup features 15 teams that did not advance to the second round of the championship, divided into four groups, competing for positions 16 to 32. On the club front, Burgan has acquired national team player Hussein Al-Mutawa on a one-season loan to strengthen its first-handball team. Burgan also renewed the contract of local coach Hussein Habib and signed Serbian professional Jovica Nikolic, who joins Japanese player Kosuke Yasuhira and Croatian Stipe Mandalinic as the club's foreign players. The squad includes local talents Abdulaziz Al-Dosari, Nasser Al-Faraj, Mubarak Al-Randi, Hamad Al-Saqr, and Ahmed Al-Kallaf. Last season, Burgan finished as runner-up in the Kuwaiti Premier Handball League for the first time in club history.
Daily Tribune
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Break Through the Barrier
TDT | Manama First win in Cairo keeps spirits alive despite exit from main round After back-to-back defeats to Japan (32-30) and Egypt (36-28), Bahrain's U19s hopes of reaching the main round at the 11th IHF Men's Youth World Championship had already been dashed. But yesterday at Cairo Stadium, the Bahrainis refused to go quietly, battling past South Korea 36-33 in front of 4,000 fans to claim their first win of the tournament. Fast Start, Firm Finish Coached by Raed Al Marzouq and assisted by Ahmed Tarada, Bahrain led 16-13 at halftime and never relinquished control. Their attack clicked from all angles — 67% shooting efficiency on 54 attempts — and they punished Korea with a 16/23 breakthrough success rate. Playmaker Abbas Ali was flawless (9/9), while Mohamed Aadam's seven goals from the line were a constant menace. Salman Al Showaikh was named man of the match after scoring 8 goals from 9 attempts, including six from the backcourt. He has been Bahrain's top performer throughout Group G. Korea's Resistance Korea, also destined for the President's Cup bracket, kept the game tight thanks to Kang Juhyeon (8/15) and Ju Yongchan (5/6). Yet their 53% attack efficiency and occasional defensive lapses against Bahrain's wing play proved costly. Goalkeeper Hong Uiseok's 11 saves offered brief reprieve but couldn't turn the tide. Stat Sheet Story Bahrain's team shooting chart read like a coach's dream: perfect from the penalty line (4/4), 78% from the wings (7/9), and 100% on fastbreaks (1/1). Korea's backcourt fired more often but finished at 43% from 9 metres. Haider Salman's 13 saves anchored Bahrain's defense, most of them at critical junctures in the second half. What's Next With qualification out of reach, Bahrain now turn to the President's Cup, where placement from 17th–32nd remains at stake. For a young side that's been through narrow losses and heavy pressure, this first taste of victory could be the catalyst for a strong finish.
Arab Times
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-19 launches World Championship campaign in Egypt
CAIRO, Aug 5: Kuwait's under-19 national handball team begins its journey in the 11th IHF Men's Youth World Championship today in Cairo, Egypt. The tournament runs until August 16, with Kuwait opening its campaign against Sweden at 12:45 pm in Group A. Portugal and Austria also compete in the same group. Today's schedule features 14 matches as part of the preliminary round, with 32 teams divided into eight groups: Group A: Sweden, Kuwait, Portugal, Austria Group B: Hungary, Switzerland, Morocco, Kosovo Group C: Serbia, Spain, Croatia, Algeria Group D: Iceland, Brazil, Kenya, Saudi Arabia Group E: Germany, Slovenia, Uruguay, Faroe Islands Group F: Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico Group G: Egypt, Japan, South Korea, Bahrain Group H: Denmark, Tunisia, Czech Republic, USA This marks only the second edition of the championship featuring 32 teams, following the 2023 tournament in Croatia. Despite facing a challenging group, Kuwait aims to start strong. The team prepared extensively with an overseas training camp in Croatia and Slovenia, where they played a series of friendly matches to elevate their performance ahead of the world stage. Al-Qadsia announced the signing of Tunisian handball talents Rayan Zriat and Jihad Arar to bolster their roster for the upcoming season starting in September. These acquisitions reflect the club's determination to compete for all major titles in the forthcoming campaign. Zriat arrives after three successful seasons with Shabab Al Ahli in the UAE and is regarded as one of Tunisia's top players. Arar, familiar with Al-Qadsia after a previous short stint following his move from Qatar's Al-Ahli last season, has also played for Qatar's Al-Rayyan and Tunisia's Espérance. Additionally, Al-Qadsia secured goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Farhan on a free transfer. Al-Farhan is recognized as one of the best goalkeepers in Kuwait and has represented several local clubs. Earlier this season, the club also added star player Nawaf Al-Shammari from Kuwait Club.
Arab Times
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-19 team heads to Slovenia for World Championship preparations
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: The Kuwait under-19 handball team will begin a 21-day training camp in Slovenia on July 14 as part of their preparations for the 11th IHF Men's Youth World Championship, scheduled to take place from August 6 to 17 in Cairo, Egypt. The tournament will feature 32 teams divided into eight groups. Kuwait has been drawn into Group A alongside Sweden, Portugal, and Austria. Faisal Saywan, Director of National Handball Teams, confirmed the team's preparation schedule, stating: "The youth team will begin local training at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex in early July, followed by the overseas camp in Europe." Meanwhile, Al-Qadsiya and Al-Nasr have officially secured promotion to the 2025–2026 Premier Handball League. Al-Qadsiya clinched the First Division League title this season, while Al-Nasr finished as runner-up. According to league regulations, the top two teams from the First Division are promoted to the Premier League, which will feature eight teams next season. Next season's First Division is expected to include six or seven clubs, depending on which teams confirm participation. Al-Jahra and Al-Shabab are reportedly considering a return to the league after a three-year hiatus, while Solidarity is rumored to be planning a withdrawal from the General League.
