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Arab Times
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Talib expresses confidence in Kuwait's youth team ahead of World Cup
CAIRO, April 15: Khaled Talib, Treasurer of the Kuwait Handball Association and head of the Kuwaiti junior team delegation, expressed strong confidence in the team ahead of its participation in the 2025 IHF Men's Youth World Championship, despite being drawn into a challenging Group A alongside handball powerhouses Sweden, Portugal, and Austria. The official draw for the tournament was held in Cairo, with 32 teams set to compete from August 6 to 17 in Egypt. Notably, six Arab nations will take part: Egypt (host), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Kuwait. World Cup Groupings: Group A: Kuwait, Sweden, Portugal, Austria Group B: Hungary, Switzerland, Morocco, Kosovo Group C: Serbia, Spain, Croatia, Algeria Group D: Iceland, Brazil, Guinea, Saudi Arabia Group F: Germany, Slovenia, Uruguay, Faroe Islands Group G: Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico Group H: Egypt, Japan, South Korea, Bahrain Group I: Denmark, Tunisia, USA, Czech Republic This marks Kuwait's second appearance in the U-19 Handball World Cup, after debuting in Tunisia 2009, where it finished 19th. Talib acknowledged the difficulty of facing elite European teams, renowned for their strength and experience, but emphasized Kuwait's solid preparation. The team recently gained valuable experience by competing in the Mediterranean International Friendly Championship against teams such as Tunisia, Italy, Greece, and Montenegro. He added that continued participation in continental competitions will further strengthen the team and help elevate the standard of Kuwaiti handball. Talib also expressed hope that the players will make Kuwaiti fans proud, especially given the strong support they've received from the local community and federation.
Arab Times
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Abdullah praises Kuwait's World Cup performance
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 30: The Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sports, Bashar Abdullah, hailed the participation of Kuwait in the 2025 Handball World Cup as a success by all standards. He highlighted the team's significant leap in the International Handball Federation rankings and praised the players' outstanding performances during the tournament. However, he acknowledged that minor details played a role in the team's exit against Austria. Abdullah's remarks came during the team's early-morning reception following the conclusion of their participation in the 29th World Cup, which is currently being held in Croatia, Denmark, and Norway and will wrap up tomorrow. The team was welcomed by Bashar Abdullah, alongside Kuwait Handball Federation President Fouad Al-Balushi, Treasurer Khaled Talib, Assistant Secretary Abdullah Al-Dhiyab Talib, and board members Talal Al-Otaibi and Mishaal Al-Qabandi. Kuwait secured 27th place in the World Championship, surpassing Japan and Bahrain. Treasurer Khaled Talib commended the squad for delivering a strong performance on the international stage, winning three matches—their best-ever World Cup showing. He also expressed gratitude to the Public Authority for Sports and Bashar Abdullah for their unwavering support in overcoming challenges. Similarly, Assistant Secretary Abdullah Al-Dhiyab described the team's participation as positive, stating that while the goal was to achieve a higher ranking, finishing 27th remains a notable accomplishment for Kuwaiti handball, which had been absent from this global event for years. He emphasized the importance of preparing for upcoming international competitions across different age groups. Players Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, Abdulaziz Al-Dhafiri, and Mishaal Taha reaffirmed that the entire delegation was committed to raising the Kuwaiti flag and showcasing the nation's handball prowess. They called for continued support to ensure the national teams maintain their competitive edge in future international tournaments. In a related development, goalkeeping coach Ali Al-Khadher completed his World Cup stint with the Brazilian national team, which delivered an impressive performance, securing victories over Chile, Spain, and Sweden in the main round.
