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Arab Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Tennis Federation honors Gulf Championship winners
KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The Kuwait Tennis Federation held a ceremony to honor the national tennis team players who excelled in the recent Gulf Tennis Championship for the Under-12, Under-16, and General Categories. The tournament, hosted by Kuwait last month, featured participation from all GCC countries. The ceremony was attended by Federation Chairman Abdulredha Al-Gharib, Vice Chairman Ali Masoud Hayat, and Secretary General Faleh Al-Otaibi. In his address, Al-Gharib expressed gratitude to Kuwait's sports clubs, the Public Authority for Sports, and the Kuwait Olympic Committee for their vital support during the 2024–2025 sports season. He emphasized that their backing was instrumental in achieving success, culminating in Kuwait's first-place finish in the General category and second-place results in both the Under-12 and Under-16 categories at the Gulf Championship. Al-Gharib praised the players for their dedication and consistent training efforts, applauding their impressive performances throughout the season. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the players' parents, thanking them for their support and encouragement. He affirmed the Federation's commitment to transparency and engagement, stating: 'Our door is always open for feedback and suggestions. We believe in listening and exchanging views with everyone to continue developing the sport.' Under-12 Category: Faisal Ali Al-Mutawa Mohammed Yousef Mohammed Aziz Salem Al-Ali Salem Abdullah Al-Haddad Under-16 Category: Mohammed Ali Qali Mohammed Firas Al-Turkait Ahmed Hussein Al-Ashok Saud Dhari Al-Sabah General Category: Issa Salman Qabazard Bader Al-Abdullah Al-Qahtani Abdul Hamid Mahboob Juma Ali Abdul Redha Al-Shatti
Arab Times
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait clinches gold as Gulf Tennis Championship concludes
KUWAIT CITY, April 17: The curtain came down on the Gulf Tennis Championship for national teams in the under-12, under-16, and general age categories, held at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex. The tournament, organized and hosted by the Kuwait Tennis Federation from April 11 to 16, featured spirited participation from all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. The event concluded with high drama as Kuwait's national team triumphed in the general age category, defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a gripping final match played in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. In the final, Issa Qabazard gave Kuwait the early lead by overcoming Ammar Al-Haqbani in a tight three-set singles match. Saudi Arabia leveled the tie as Saud Al-Haqbani beat Bader Al-Qahtani in straight sets. The decider came down to the doubles match, where Qabazard and Al-Qahtani teamed up to defeat the Al-Haqbani brothers in straight sets, securing the gold medal for Kuwait. Saudi Arabia finished as runner-up, while Qatar claimed third place in the general category. In other age groups: Bahrain won the under-16 title, with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia placing second and third, respectively. Saudi Arabia secured gold in the under-12 category, followed by Kuwait (silver) and Bahrain (bronze). The tournament also recognized outstanding individual performances: Ilias Thamer Al-Ghafli (Saudi Arabia) received the Best Player award in the under-12 category. Ahmed Al-Sayed and Marwan Al-Janahi (Bahrain) shared the award in the under-16 category. In the general category, Saud Al-Haqbani (Saudi Arabia) and Issa Qabazard (Kuwait) were both honored for their exceptional performances. The championship highlighted the growing talent in Gulf tennis and celebrated a week of high-level competition, sportsmanship, and regional unity.
