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Arab Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kazma celebrates one of its most successful volleyball seasons
KUWAIT CITY, May 22: Saad Yaqoub, head coach of the Kazma Club volleyball team, confirmed that the recently concluded 2024-2025 season stands out as one of the most successful in the club's history. 'It was a tough season, but the commitment and hard work of the players across all age groups, along with the dedication of the technical and administrative staff, made the difference,' Yaqoub said. 'Thanks to the continued support from the club's management and the volleyball department, we achieved impressive results.' Kazma's U-10 team captured the league title under the guidance of coach Tari Al-Baghdadi and supervisor Mohammed Al-Ansari. The U-12 team also secured the league championship with coach Abdulrahman Kamal and administrator Abdullah Al-Muzayel leading the way. The U-14 team, coached by Mohammed Mabrouk and supervised by Hussein Al-Othman, won the Federation Cup and finished third in the league. The U-16 squad, under coach Makram Alimi and administrator Mohammed Al-Balushi, also claimed the Federation Cup and secured fourth place in the league. At the youth level, the U-19 team dominated by winning both the league and cup titles, thanks to coach Riyad Ghandri and administrator Mishaal Subaih. Meanwhile, the senior team won the Federation Championship under Brazilian coach Kakarotto and administrator Alaa Al-Ma'rouf. Yaqoub emphasized that the achievements of Kazma's volleyball teams were no coincidence. 'These results are the product of long-term planning, consistent support from the club's leadership, and the efforts of everyone involved in the volleyball department,' he added. 'They serve as motivation to aim even higher in the upcoming seasons.' Kazma Club's volleyball division is overseen by Walid Al-Yaqout, with Khaled Al-Bahouh serving as game director and Saad Yaqoub as technical director.
Arab Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club outclasses Qadsia to seal treble
KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The Kuwait Club volleyball team capped off a dominant 2024-2025 season by securing a remarkable "triple" crown, winning the Federation Cup for the 19th time in its history at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex Hall, Kuwait Club defeated Al-Qadsia 3-1, while Kazma secured third place after overcoming Al-Shabab by the same score line. The "Dean" had already claimed the Super Cup and the Premier League title earlier in the season, confirming their superiority and consistency throughout the year. With three major titles under their belt, the "Whites" proved to be the undisputed champions of the season. Meanwhile, Kazma opened the season by winning the Federation Championship, and Sulaibikhat took top honors in the First Division Championship. Kuwait Club further extended its record as the most decorated team in domestic volleyball with 19 Federation Cup titles, followed by Qadsia (18), Kazma (14), Al-Arabi (7), and Al-Jahra (1). Kuwait Club President Khaled Al-Ghanim expressed his pride in the team's accomplishments, praising the players, coaching staff, and administrative team for their dedication. "This third title is a reward for the great efforts put in throughout the season," he said. "I also extend my appreciation to the Volleyball Federation for its excellent organization and support that helped elevate the competition." Al-Ghanim also commended the Volleyball Federation Board, led by Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, for its pivotal role in the season's success. Team captain Abdullah Jassim echoed the sentiments, expressing joy at clinching the Federation Cup: "This third title reflects the spirit of unity within our club—management, staff, and players all worked together to achieve our goals." Kuwait Volleyball Association President Dr. Jaber Al-Marri celebrated the successful conclusion of the season, emphasizing the high level of technical and organizational standards seen throughout. "This was a truly successful season in every sense—from the quality of play in all three major championships to the smooth organization by our committees." He extended congratulations to Kuwait Club for winning the General League and Federation Cup, to Kazma for the Federation Championship, and Sulaibikhat for its First Division title.
Arab Times
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kazma bolsters lineup with Brazil's Costa
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 28: Kazma officially signed Brazilian professional Lailson Costa to bolster the team for the remainder of the current season. The "Orange" parted ways with French player Samuel Gini during the winter transfer period, selecting Costa as his replacement to enhance the team's performance moving forward. Kazma, also known as the "Sons of Al-Adiliya," started the season strong by clinching the Federation Championship title. It currently leads the volleyball league standings with a perfect record of 9 points from three matches. In the sixth round of the general league, Kazma secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Al-Nasr, continuing its dominant form. Similarly, Al-Shabab defeated Al-Sulaibikhat with the same 3-0 result. The league action resumes today with the seventh round, featuring matches between Al-Sulaibikhat and Al-Nasr, and Al-Tadamon against Al-Arabi. With Costa's addition, Kazma aims to maintain its winning momentum and continue its quest for more titles this season.
