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Arab Times
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait's rising stars rule the Arab Squash Championship
KUWAIT CITY, April 16: Kuwait claimed the overall title at the 29th Arab Squash Championship for youth and juniors, which concluded at the Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah International Squash Center, the headquarters of the Kuwait Squash Federation. Kuwait secured victory in three out of the four competitions held during the tournament. In the Under-19 youth team category, Kuwait triumphed over Jordan with a 2-1 win in the final. The team featured Jassim Al-Gharib, Abdullah Hani, and Khaled Al-Fawzan. Qatar and Saudi Arabia shared third place. Meanwhile, the Under-19 singles title went to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Nusfan. In the Under-15 junior category, Kuwait's Issa Al-Najadah clinched the singles gold after defeating Jordan's Hazem Tariq 3-1. Teammates Abdullah Mayouf and Saleh Al-Kandari both secured bronze medals in the same event. In the junior team competition, the Kuwaiti trio of Issa Al-Najadah, Abdullah Mayouf, and Salman Al-Saleh defeated Jordan 2-1 to win first place. Waleed Al-Sumaie, President of both the Kuwait and Arab Squash Federations, praised the significance of this edition, noting it marked a return after a ten-year hiatus due to technical reasons. He emphasized the tournament's success, particularly for the Kuwaiti team. Al-Sumaie also highlighted the extensive efforts behind Kuwait's achievements, crediting the players' commitment and the Federation's long-term planning. He extended gratitude to the Public Authority for Sports for its unwavering support in hosting the championship and helping elevate Kuwait's status in regional squash.
Arab Times
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait youth team reaches final of Arab Squash Championship
KUWAIT CITY, April 15: The Kuwait youth team advanced to the final of the 29th Arab Squash Championship, currently taking place at the Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah Center in Kuwait. Kuwait earned its spot in the final after a strong performance against Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals. It is now set to face Jordan in the title match, following Jordan's victory over Qatar. Representing Kuwait in this category are Abdulrahman Al-Maghribi, Jassim Al-Gharib, Khaled Al-Fawzan, and Abdullah Hani. Kuwait has already claimed an impressive haul in the championship, winning five medals in individual events and two in the team competitions, which concluded yesterday. Commenting on the success, Abdullah Al-Subaie, Director of National Teams, credited the achievements to the comprehensive support provided by the Federation. He highlighted the importance of the preparation plan devised by the National Teams Committee, the players' commitment to training, and the coaching staff's focus on both physical and technical development. 'These results reflect the players' dedication and the quality of preparation leading up to the tournament. The efforts of everyone involved brought our athletes to peak performance, and the results speak for themselves,' Al-Subaie said.
