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Qatar Tribune
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Rayyan win Women's Volleyball League title
Al Rayyan eves won the 2024-25 Qatar Women's Volleyball title with a 3-1 win in the final ove Al Arabi at the QVA Hall on Tuesday. Al Rayyan finished the season unbeaten. The presentation ceremony was attended by Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari, President of the Qatar Volleyball Association, Ms. Amna Barakat Al Kuwari, Board Member and Chairperson of the Women's Sports Committee at the Association, Hamad Al Shaiba, Head of Sports Programs at Qatar Foundation Education, and Ms. Hessa Lahdan Al Mohannadi, Physical Education Coordinator at Al Khor Model School for Boys. Final standings 2024-25 seasoncColor:> Al Rayyan (29 points), Al Arabi (24), Qatar SC (17), Al Ahli (14), Al Khor (6), and Qatar Foundation (0).
Qatar Tribune
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Sheikh Joaan crowns Al Duhail as Amir Cup Handball Champions
H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), crowned team Al Duhail as champions of H.H. the Amir Handball Cup for the 2024–2025 season, following their 29-27 victory over Al Arabi in the final held at the Duhail Arena on Tuesday. Sheikh Joaan presented the championship trophy and gold medals to Al Duhail players, and silver medals Al Arabi also honored the match referees and officials. The final was attended by H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary-General of QOC; Ahmed Mohammed Al Shaabi, President of the Qatar Handball Association; Badr Al Dhiyab, Vice-President of the International Handball Federation for Asia, as well as several Gulf federation presidents and sports leaders. This marks the fifth Amir Cup title for Al Duhail, while Al Sadd holds the all-time record with eight titles.
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Rayyan emerge as Amir Cup basketball champions
Tribune News Network Doha Al Rayyan clinched the 2024–2025 Amir Cup Basketball Championship after defeating Al Arabi 77–70 in a thrilling final held at the Al Gharafa Indoor Sports Hall on Thursday. Al Rayyan overcame early pressure from Al Arabi to claim the prestigious crown. Al Arabi started strong, edging the first period 14-13. Al Rayyan responded by taking a narrow lead in the second period (26-24), but Al Arabi came back in the third quarter with a 20-17 run. In the decisive final period, Al Rayyan dominated with a 21-12 surge, sealing the victory and the championship. Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb crowned Al Rayyan as champions in front of a vibrant crowd. The match featured a standout performance by Al Rayyan's Abdullah Yassin Musa, who led all scorers with 18 points. Al Arabi's Abdulrahman Saad and Mustafa Hussein also impressed, each contributing 17 points in a strong but ultimately unsuccessful effort. With this victory, Al Rayyan have now claimed a record 10 Amir Cup titles, further cementing their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history. Notably, their dominance began in the inaugural 1999-2000 edition, where they also triumphed over Al Arabi in the final. Al Mughaiseeb said, 'We at the federation are very happy with Al Rayyan's return to the top of the league. This distinguished club has a long history in Qatari basketball, and its return to winning after years of absence restores balance and strong competition among the clubs.' He also praised Al Arabi's performance, saying, 'We must commend Al Arabi's performance this season. They were a fierce and won the league title, the Qatar Cup, and, before that, the Arab Championship, which was hosted by Alexandria. This demonstrates the club's distinguished administrative and technical work.' For his part, QBF Secretary-General Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari praised the high technical level displayed in the Amir Cup final, stressing that the game lived up to expectations in terms of performance, organization, and crowd attendance. 'Today's final was an example of what basketball should be like in Qatar. The performance of both teams was outstanding and the fans were a key partner in the event's success.'
Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Rayyan vs Al Arabi: Amir Cup basketball final today
Tribune News Network Doha Qatari basketball fans would head towards Al Gharafa Arena on Thursday evening for the highly anticipated final of the 2024-2025 Amir Cup Basketball Championship, the 26th edition, to be held at 6:30pm. The clash is expected to be a traditional, exciting, and competitive encounter between Al Rayyan and Al Arabi. Al Rayyan reached the final after overcoming Al Ahli in the semi-finals, winning the first round, 88-79. Al Ahli won the second round 85-82, and Al Rayyan won the third and decisive round 106-73. For their part, Al Arabi qualified for the final after overcoming Al Wakrah in the semi-finals, winning the first and second rounds 111-84 and 104-75, respectively. The Amir Cup Basketball Championship was first held in the 1999-2000 season, and Al Rayyan won the first edition of the prestigious cup defeating Al Arabi in the final. Al Rayyan are the team that have reached the final the most times, with 15 out of 26 appearances. They also hold the record for the most titles, with nine, compared to five for Al Gharafa, four for Al Sadd, three for Al Arabi, and two for Qatar SC and El Jaish.
Kuwait Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Crown Prince congratulates Kuwait SC
HRH the Crown Prince hands Kuwait Club player the Cup for the season 2024-2025. KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a congratulatory cable to Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club, on the occasion of the club's triumph in the 2024–2025 Crown Prince Football Cup. In his message, His Highness extended heartfelt congratulations to Al-Ghanim, the club's administrative and technical staff, and all players for their exceptional achievement, commending their impressive performance in the final match and throughout the tournament. HRH the Crown Prince receives commemorative gift during patronage and attendance of final match of Cup between Kuwait and Al Arabi teams. HRH the Crown Prince receives commemorative gift from Naser Bader Al Kharafi during patronage and attendance of final match of Cup between Kuwait and Al Arabi. His Highness praised the team's high level of play, sportsmanship, and determination, which led to their well-deserved title. He lauded the efforts of the club's officials and coaching staff, as well as the players' dedication and unity, which reflected the team's strength and pursuit of excellence. Expressing appreciation for the club's kind gesture in presenting gifts on the occasion, His Highness conveyed his best wishes to Kuwait Sports Club for continued success. He expressed hope the club would achieve further honors in future competitions, contribute to nurturing national talent, and elevate Kuwait's standing in the sporting arena under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. — KUNA
