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Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club seals fourth straight Volleyball Premier League title
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Kuwait Club's first volleyball team claimed the Kuwait Premier League title, marking the 16th championship in the club's history and its fourth consecutive crown. Kuwait Club secured the title after defeating Burgan Club 3-0 in the second match of the playoff semifinals, held at Union Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Burgan Club celebrated a historic runner-up finish—the highest in its volleyball history—while Al-Arabi Club took third place with a 3-1 win over Kazma. According to league regulations, the Premier League champion is determined in a best-of-three playoff series. Kuwait Club secured the title early by winning both matches 3-0, making a third game unnecessary. Following the final, Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, President of the Kuwait Volleyball Association, along with Association members, Burgan Club President Anwar Al-Otaibi, and Kuwait Club representatives, crowned the top three teams. Dr. Al-Marri praised the high level of competition this season, stating that the 2024-2025 campaign was among the most competitive in recent years, with teams like Al-Qadsia, Al-Arabi, and Kazma fighting for the title until the final stages. He added that such competitiveness promises an even more exciting upcoming season and hopes for continued strong fan support. He also emphasized that the improvement in club-level performances reflects positively on the national team, expressing gratitude to the Public Authority for Sports and its acting director, Bashar Abdullah, for their ongoing support. Kuwaiti Volleyball League title history: Al-Qadsia – 23 titles (record holder) Kuwait Club – 16 titles Kazma– 15 titles Al-Arabi – 4 titles Al-Jahra – 1 title By Khaled Al-Enezi
Arab Times
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Burgan upsets Kuwait Club in five-set thriller
KUWAIT CITY, April 14: Burgan Club's first volleyball team pulled off a major upset by defeating defending Premier League champion Kuwait Club 3-2 (25-19, 21-25, 19-25, 25-20, 15-13) in a thrilling five-set match at the Volleyball Association Hall at Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. The encounter, part of the Premier League's first round, showcased intense competition and high-level play. In another first-round fixture, Qadsia secured a 3-1 win over Al-Shabab (25-15, 25-19, 16-25, 25-20), collecting three points to top the early league standings. With this win, Burgan made a bold statement about its championship ambitions, overcoming both the league and the recent Super Cup champion, Kuwait Club. Burgan's players showed grit and determination, pushing Al-Ameed's star-studded squad to the decisive fifth set and emerging victorious. Assistant Coach Abdullah Talib attributed Kuwait Club's loss to a string of health issues among key players. "Several players have been suffering from a cold, especially Abdullah Jassim and Brazilian star Joao," Talib explained. "Additionally, Iranian player Saber Kazemi played through an elbow injury and was far from his best". Talib also noted the team's heavy schedule, saying, "We played 12 matches before facing Burgan and won all of them. A dip in performance was expected." He praised Burgan's performance, acknowledging, "It played at a high level and were well-prepared. It deserved the win." Looking ahead, Talib confirmed that Kuwait Club has already begun preparations for their next match against Al-Arabi. He also announced the return of trainer Abdullah Bouftin from injury, while second trainer Adhbi Al-Enezi is still recovering but played through his injury against Burgan.
