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Arab Times
3 days ago
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- Arab Times
Abdullah Hani secures third at the Egypt International Squash Championship
CAIRO, Aug 12: Abdullah Hani, a member of Kuwait's national squash team, added another achievement to the federation's record by finishing third in the Under-17 category at the Egypt International Championship. The prestigious junior tournament concluded the day before yesterday at the Madinaty Club courts in Cairo. Abdulrahman Al-Sanea was the tournament's dark horse, surpassing expectations by reaching the quarterfinals and finishing sixth out of 128 players. Hani also made headlines by defeating the fourth seed, Yassin Bayoumi, 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Both players were guided by coaches Majid Khan and Falah Faiz, with fitness coach Ahmed Al-Sayed supporting their preparation. The Kuwaiti delegation was led by Secretary General Hamed Al-Omran. At the closing ceremony, top players gathered alongside Egyptian Federation President Amina Al-Tarablusi. Al-Omran presented her with a commemorative shield, and she expressed gratitude to the Kuwaiti Squash Federation for its significant role and active participation in the event.
Arab Times
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti players ready to compete for top spots at the Arab Squash Championship
KUWAIT CITY, April 10: The draw for the 29th Arab Squash Championship for Juniors and Youth (under 15 and 19) took place on April 8, 2025, at the Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah International Squash Center. The tournament, which features seven participating nations, will showcase some of the best young squash talent in the Arab world. 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.
