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Arab Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Adwani nears fourth title in handball's most memorable season
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: In a remarkable and rare feat in the world of handball, Kuwait Club star Saif Al-Adwani has made history by clinching league titles in three different countries within a single year. Al-Adwani began his journey by securing the Kuwaiti League title with Kuwait Club. He then played professionally for Al-Arabi in Qatar, where he won the league championship before joining Sharjah in the UAE, where he added another league title to his impressive record. Now, Al-Adwani is on the verge of yet another milestone as the Kuwaiti Premier League title for the 2024–2025 season is within reach—Kuwait Club needs just one more win to claim its 13th consecutive league title. Al-Adwani's success across multiple championships and countries has earned him the well-deserved title of the "Super Star" of Kuwaiti and Gulf handball. Taking to his account on the platform "X" (formerly Twitter), Al-Adwani described the season as 'exceptional and unforgettable.' 'Thank God, I was honored to win three league titles in one season with three different clubs: Kuwait SC, Al-Arabi SC, and Sharjah SC,' he wrote. He went on to thank Kuwait Club Chairman Khaled Al-Ghanim, calling him an 'icon' and expressing gratitude for his unwavering support and the opportunity to achieve such milestones. 'I am proud of this journey,' Al-Adwani concluded.
Arab Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Handball Federation increases professional player quota for the season
KUWAIT CITY, May 26: Qaid Al-Adwani, Secretary-General of the Handball Federation, announced a major change for the upcoming 2025–2026 season: clubs will now be allowed to register three foreign professionals instead of the current two. Speaking on the new regulation, Al-Adwani said, 'In response to club concerns, particularly regarding injuries to foreign players and the inability to replace them mid-season, the Federation has approved the participation of three professionals per team. However, only two will be allowed on the court at any time, with the third available as a substitute for one of the other professionals, not for a local player.' He further clarified that the registration of foreign professionals will take place during both the initial registration period before the start of the season and again in the winter transfer window. Al-Adwani also revealed that several proposals will be reviewed by the Competitions Committee and discussed with the National Teams and Technical Committees, as part of ongoing development efforts. Meanwhile, the Handball Federation's Ordinary General Assembly will convene this Wednesday to approve the administrative and financial reports for the fiscal year. Kuwait Club is on the verge of claiming its 15th overall and 13th consecutive title in the Premier Handball League, needing just one more win from the final five matches in the third and final division. The Dean solidified its lead after defeating Burgan 34–25 in the final round of the second division. Other results included Sulaibikhat's 32–24 victory over Al-Arabi and a thrilling 36–36 draw between Kazma and Al-Salmiya. Kuwait Club tops the league standings with 46 points, followed by Burgan (37), Kazma (29), Salmiya (23), Sulaibikhat (22), and Al-Arabi (18). Led by veteran Algerian coach Said Hejazi, Kuwait Club is aiming for a treble this season after already securing the Super Cup and edging closer to clinching the league title, with the Federation Cup still to come. In the First Division Handball League, two matches are scheduled for today as part of Round 11: Al-Qadsia vs. Al-Fahaheel at 5:00 PM Khaitan vs. Al-Nasr at 6:30 PM Al-Nasr currently leads the standings with 32 points, followed by Al-Qurain (29), Khaitan and Al-Fahaheel (20 each), Al-Yarmouk (8), Al-Tadamon (5), and Al-Sahel (0).
Arab Times
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait eyes glory as 10th Arab Handball Championship gets underway
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: The 10th edition of the Arab Men's Handball Championship officially begins today at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex Hall in Sabah Al-Salem. The tournament, running through May 11, features nine participating teams divided into three groups: Group A: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq Group C: Kuwait, UAE, Morocco Group B: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia According to tournament regulations, the top team from each group and the best second-placed team will qualify for the semi-finals. The championship opens with three first-round clashes: Iraq vs. Bahrain at 3:00 pm Qatar vs. Saudi Arabia at 5:00 pm Kuwait vs. Morocco at 7:00 pm The second and third rounds of the preliminary stage will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Tournament Director and Secretary General of the Kuwait Handball Association, Qaid Al-Adwani, urged fans to rally behind the national team in its first match of the tournament. 'We are proud to host the 10th Arab Men's Handball Championship on Kuwaiti soil once again,' Al-Adwani said. 'This event reflects the unwavering support of our political leadership, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and the Public Authority for Sports.' He emphasized the national team's recent achievements and the importance of fan support ahead of the upcoming Asian Championship, which will serve as the qualifier for the 2027 World Cup, also to be hosted by Kuwait. Al-Adwani also praised Kuwait's long-standing legacy in organizing major regional and continental sports events. He thanked the organizing committees for their dedicated efforts over the past weeks and expressed his hope for a successful and well-run tournament. This is the first Arab Men's Handball Championship since 2002. Past winners include: Egypt: 1975, 1977 Kuwait: 1979, 1988 Tunisia: 1986, 1993 Saudi Arabia: 1988 Algeria: 2000 Bahrain: 2002 Kuwait aims to recapture glory as the championship returns to the "Land of Friendship and Peace."
Arab Times
16-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Youth empowerment central to Kuwait's Vision 2035: PAY official
NEW YORK, April 16: The Public Authority for Youth (PAY) emphasized on Tuesday that Kuwait places youth at the heart of its national priorities, recognizing them not only as partners in the present but also as key architects of the future. This approach is rooted in Kuwait's national development plan, New Kuwait 2035. The statement came from Abdullah Al-Adwani, Acting Deputy Director General for Youth Development at PAY and head of the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the 2025 United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum. The forum, taking place at the UN headquarters from April 15 to 17, serves as a vital global platform for intellectual exchange, meaningful dialogue, and collaboration among nations to unify efforts toward a better future for youth. Al-Adwani noted that the forum's comprehensive agenda and diverse topics aim to shape a shared international vision that promotes the empowerment and capacity-building of youth across various sectors. Highlighting Kuwait's proactive approach, Al-Adwani pointed to the establishment of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs as a key step in developing youth-centric policies. He also underscored the launch of entrepreneurship and innovation programs, as well as efforts to ensure youth participation in decision-making processes at both local and international levels. "Youth represent over 70 percent of Kuwaiti society," Al-Adwani stressed, "and investing in their potential is not a choice, but a national and humanitarian necessity." He added that the Kuwaiti delegation is composed of a group of outstanding and active young individuals who are contributing their ideas and initiatives at the forum. Their participation, he said, reflects the state's clear commitment to empowering and supporting its youth. Al-Adwani concluded by emphasizing the importance of strengthening international cooperation to guarantee that every young person, regardless of location, has the opportunity to participate, influence, and lead toward a more just and sustainable future. The Kuwaiti delegation includes PAY's official spokesperson, Asrar Al-Ansari, along with six distinguished young participants: Maryam Al-Omran, Ali Al-Damkhi, Fahad Al-Dhuwaihi, Abdullah Al-Failakawi, Sarah Al-Tuwaijri, and Sarah Ali — all of whom have actively contributed to the Authority's projects and programs.
Arab Times
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Last-gasp Burgan tops Kazma
KUWAIT CITY, April 12: Burgan Club's handball star, Hamoud Al-Adwani, scored a last-second goal in his team's thrilling 33-32 victory over Kazma in the top match of the third round of the Premier Handball League's first division. Al-Adwani's decisive goal not only secured Burgan's second victory over Kazma, after their earlier win in the preliminary round, but also lifted Burgan to 27 points, breaking its tie with Kazma, which now stands at 25 points and drops to third place. The match, held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex, also saw Kuwait Club dominate Al-Arabi 37-29 to maintain the top spot with 32 points. Al-Arabi remains in fourth place with 18 points. In another close encounter, Al-Salmiya edged out Al-Sulaibikhat 36-35, raising its points tally to 18 and securing fifth place. Al-Sulaibikhat remains in sixth place with 16 points. The upcoming fourth round of the Premier Handball League will take place tomorrow at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex in Sabah Al-Salem, with Kuwait Club facing Kazma, Burgan playing Al-Sulaibikhat, and Al-Salmiya taking on Al-Arabi. In the first division handball league, Al-Fahaheel triumphed over Al-Sahel 29-26, while Al-Qurain defeated Khaitan 30-27 in the fourth round. The standings in the first division are as follows: Al-Nasr (18 points), Al-Qadisiyah (18 points), Al-Qurain (16 points), Al-Fahaheel (12 points), Khaitan (8 points), Al-Tadamon (3 points), Al-Yarmouk (2 points), and Al-Sahel (0 points).
