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Arab Times
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti referee Abbas Ashkanani selected for FIVB U-19 World Championship in Uzbekistan
KUWAIT CITY, March 15: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has appointed Kuwaiti international referee Abbas Ashkanani to officiate matches at the U-19 World Championship, set to take place in Uzbekistan from July 24 to August 3. This recognition follows the significant improvement in the standard of volleyball refereeing in Kuwait, which has led international federations and continental bodies to tap into the expertise of Kuwaiti officials for major global competitions. In local action, Kuwait Club triumphed in a thrilling match against Burgan Club, winning 3-2 (27-29, 18-25, 25-22, 25-15, 15-13), while Al-Shabab defeated Al-Yarmouk 3-1 (25-12, 14-25, 25-13, 25-22) in the General Volleyball League. With the victory, Al-Shabab reclaimed second place in the league with 21 points, level with Kazma, who are also on 21 points. Kuwait Club sits in third with 20 points, while Al-Qadsiya has 15 points, Al-Arabi SC 12, Al-Nasr SC 11, Burgan 10, Al-Sulaibikhat SC 9, Al-Yarmouk 5, Al-Tadamon 3, and Al-Sahel SC 2 points.
Arab Times
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Volleyball Association unveils new logo
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 24: The Board of Directors of the Volleyball Association has approved a new logo following the endorsement of the Public Authority for Sports. The previous logo, in use since the Association's establishment in 1957, will be replaced starting February 2025. The new design reflects the ongoing development of the sport, with the Arabic text now placed above the foreign text, in contrast to the old logo. Additionally, a volleyball shape has been incorporated, replacing the image of a hand hitting the ball above the net in the previous version. In the latest General Volleyball League action, Al-Shabab secured a 3-1 victory over Burqan, temporarily sharing the top spot with Kazma, each team holding 18 points. Burqan remains with 9 points. In another match, Al-Yarmouk triumphed 3-0 over Al-Tadamon, increasing their tally to 5 points, while Al-Tadamon stayed at 3 points.
