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Arab Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Salwa Al-Sabah Club wins Squash Federation Cup
KUWAIT CITY, May 25: Salwa Al-Sabah Club (A) team clinched the Girls' Federation Cup Squash Championship after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Al-Qurain Club in the final match. Salwa Al-Sabah Club (B) secured third place, marking a historic double for the club, having already claimed the league title for the 2024–2025 season. The final was held at the late Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah Center in South Surra, the headquarters of the Squash Federation. Federation President Walid Al-Sumaie presented the championship cup to standout player Reem Al-Sawagh, joined by teammates Sarah Al-Ali and Farida Hazem. Colored medals were awarded by Al-Qurain Club President Abdulkarim Al-Shahoumi, Federation Vice President Khaled Al-Habib, Secretary General Hamed Al-Omran, and board member Adel Al-Gharib. Also present were Women's Committee Rapporteur Asma Al-Muqbil and Salwa Al-Sabah Club Treasurer Suad Sadiq. Team administrator Omaima Al-Jamal attributed the club's success to the unwavering support of Board Chairwoman Sheikha Naima Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who ensured the team had top-level technical and financial resources, including contracts with professional coaches from Pakistan and performance-based incentives for players. 'This achievement is a result of our Chairwoman's continued backing, which motivated the players to earn this honor and place the club's name firmly in the sport's golden records,' said Al-Jamal. She also expressed hope that the Kuwait Squash Federation would coordinate with the Arab Federation to launch an Arab Clubs Championship, which she believes would raise the competitive level of players and positively impact the future of the national team.
Sharjah 24
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Arab volleyball championship to commence in Cairo
Collaboration with UAE and other Arab organisations At the Executive Committee meeting of the Arab Federation in Doha, Sheikh Ali emphasized the importance of working with the UAE Volleyball Federation and other Arab organizations to improve performances, secure international participation, and attain better global rankings. Success of Arab Clubs Championship and upcoming 44th edition Sheikh Ali commended the achievements of the Arab Clubs Championship held in Doha, which featured 15 teams. He revealed that the 44th edition will be held in Tunisia. Focus on development programmes Sheikh Ali also highlighted the Federation's commitment to developmental programs, referencing successful training courses for coaches and media professionals held in Manama, which included sessions on artificial intelligence.
