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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
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Three Kuwaiti players advance to semifinals at Arab Championship
KUWAIT CITY, April 12: The Kuwaiti junior squash team has achieved another milestone, with three players advancing to the semifinals of the 29th Arab Junior and Youth Squash Championship at the Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah Center in South Surra. Abdullah Mayouf delivered an impressive performance, defeating the fourth-seeded Jordanian, Khalil Al-Tayeh, in the quarterfinals. Saleh Al-Kandari also triumphed, beating Jordan's Bishr Mohammed in straight sets. Meanwhile, second-seeded Issa Al-Najadah secured his place in the semifinals after overcoming his fellow Kuwaiti player, Hamoud Al-Sawagh. Alongside the Kuwaiti trio, Jordan's Hazem Tariq also advanced to the semifinals. In the under-19 category, Jassim Al-Gharib made his way to the final by defeating his compatriot Abdullah Hani 3-1. On the other side, top-seeded Saudi Mohammed Al-Nusfan also secured a 3-1 victory, beating Jordanian Osama Al-Batayneh. Al-Gharib will now face Al-Nusfan for the Arab Youth Singles title. The three-day team championship begins today, Sunday.
