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Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Sheikh Mubarak congratulates the sports family on the Crown Prince Cup final
KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Vice President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Nawaf Al-Sabah, extended his congratulations to the Kuwaiti sports community following the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the final match of the Crown Prince Cup, held recently at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. In a press statement, Sheikh Mubarak described the Crown Prince's attendance as a great honour for all athletes, emphasising that it sends a strong and clear message about the leadership's genuine interest in supporting youth and sports. He affirmed that this ongoing encouragement from the wise leadership has significantly inspired and motivated young Kuwaiti athletes. Sheikh Mubarak also highlighted His Highness the Crown Prince's keenness to offer guidance to the nation's athletes and praised the high level of sportsmanship shown by players from both teams. He congratulated Kuwait Sports Club on clinching the Crown Prince Cup title and wished Al-Arabi Club continued success in upcoming competitions.
Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Ashour claims refereeing injustice cost Al-Arabi Zain the Premier League title
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Al-Arabi Club President Abdulaziz Ashour expressed strong dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions during the current Zain Premier League season, claiming that officiating errors played a key role in denying his team the league title. Ashour specifically pointed to controversial incidents in several matches, saying, 'In our first-leg match against Kuwait Club, the referee sent off our Mauritanian professional Abdullah Mahmoud after we were awarded a foul. Ironically, Abdullah was the one fouled, yet he received the red card.' He continued, 'There was another case where a Kuwait Club player who had already received a yellow card committed another offense that warranted a second yellow—and consequently a red card. However, the referee instead chose to show a yellow card to Hussein Ashkanani to avoid sending off the Kuwait Club player.' Ashour also criticized Mexican referee Ramos, who officiated its game against Al-Qadsiya. Ramos issued multiple yellow cards, eventually making it easy to send off Hassan Hamdan. He also refereed our decisive game against Kuwait Club and distributed yellow cards to several players. During halftime, players told me he was handing out cards excessively. We also had a clear penalty shout for Jumaa Aboud that went ignored.' He added, 'Even earlier in the match, we were denied another penalty, and the referee failed to consult VAR. It's clear to me now that this referee knew exactly what he was doing. I'm convinced we were robbed of the match.' Ashour held the Kuwait Football Association accountable for what he described as a "refereeing injustice" and expressed hope that the federation would not impose harsh penalties on Al-Arabi in light of the post-match events.
Arab Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait handball team eyes Arab Cup glory under new coach Kristjansson
KUWAIT CITY, April 24: The Kuwaiti national handball team began its training sessions in preparation for the 10th Arab Cup for Men's National Teams with 22 out of 23 players reporting to the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex the day before yesterday. The tournament, hosted by Kuwait, will be held from May 4 to 12 and coincides with the International Handball Federation Week. Notably absent from the session was national team star Saif Al-Adwani, who has joined Qatar's Al-Arabi Club for the remainder of their league season from May 23 to 28. He is joined in Qatar by Kazma's Tunisian professional, Mohammed Farad. The training session was overseen by newly appointed Icelandic head coach Aron Kristjansson. Before the workout, Kristjansson addressed the players in the presence of Handball Federation Treasurer Khaled Taleb, National Teams Director Faisal Saywan, and Team Administrator Abdulaziz Al-Zaabi. Coach Kristjansson's preliminary squad features: Goalkeepers: Hassan Safar, Abdulaziz Al-Dhafiri Wings and Backs: Mohammed Bou Yabes, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, Haidar Dashti, Fawaz Al-Mishari, Fawaz Mubarak Playmakers and Pivots: Abdullah Al-Khamis, Abdulaziz Salmeen, Saleh Al-Raghib, Hamoud Al-Adwani, Mohammed Al-Hindal, Abdulaziz Dhaif, Abdulrahman Al-Enezi, Mishaal Al-Harbi, Hussein Al-Mutawa, Mohammed Al-Aryan, Ibrahim Dhaif, Youssef Dhaif, Mohammed Ghadanfar, Mohammed Al-Sanea, Abdulrahman Al-Shammari Absent: Saif Al-Adwani (temporarily with Al-Arabi, Qatar). Khaled Taleb, Treasurer of the Handball Federation, expressed optimism about the national team's campaign in the Arab Cup, highlighting strong ambition from both players and coaching staff. 'The coach was fully briefed on the local league and player performance even before his arrival,' Taleb said. 'This tournament is not just a chance to win the title, but also key preparation for upcoming major competitions.' Taleb emphasized that Kuwait aims to deliver a well-organized tournament worthy of its handball legacy, made possible through the backing of the Public Authority for Sports and the tireless efforts of the Handball Federation's board and committees. He added that the Arab Cup will serve as a vital test event ahead of Kuwait's hosting of the Asian Cup in January. Coach Aron Kristjansson voiced his enthusiasm for leading Kuwait's 'Blue Handball Team,' praising the country's history of excellence in Arab, Gulf, and Asian competitions. 'It's an honor to work with such a talented group of players from the local league,' he said. 'With support from the federation and our dedicated staff, we are determined to make a strong impression in the Arab Championship.'
