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Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Premier Volleyball League Golden Square kicks off
KUWAIT CITY, May 1: The "Golden Square" stage of the Premier Volleyball League kicks off today at the Volleyball Federation Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Defending champion Kuwait Club will face Kazma in the opening match at 5:00 pm, followed by Burgan vs. Al-Arabi at 7:00 pm. This decisive phase of the league follows a best-of-three playoff format. Kuwait Club, who topped the standings with 13 points, will take on fourth-placed Kazma, while second-placed Burgan (11 points) will battle third-placed Al-Arabi (9 points). Kazma also finished the regular season with nine points but ranked fourth due to a tiebreaker. The first teams to win two matches in their respective series will qualify for the Premier League final, which will follow the same best-of-three format. In a separate highlight, Kazma clinched the Under-19 League title after finishing with 61 points and a superior win record. Al-Arabi claimed third place, while Al-Qadsiya finished as runners-up with 52 points. To commemorate the achievement, President of the Volleyball Federation Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, along with Board Member Nayef Al-Fulaikawi, Federation Competitions Committee Chairman Dr. Jaber Al-Sharif, Kazma Volleyball Director Khaled Al-Bahou, and head coach Saad Yaqoub, presented the U-19 League trophy to the Kazma team captain.
Arab Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club and Kazma set for volleyball league showdown
KUWAIT CITY, April 28: The Premier Volleyball League concludes today with a high-stakes clash between Kuwait Club and Kazma at 6:00 pm at the Volleyball Association Hall, located in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex in Sabah Al-Salem. Heading into the final, Kuwait Club leads the Premier League standings with 10 points, closely followed by Kazma with 9 points. Burgan sits in third with 8 points, Al-Arabi follows with 6 points, Qadsia holds 3 points, and Al-Shabab remains at the bottom with no points. Meanwhile, in the First Division, two matches are scheduled: Al-Tadamon will face Yarmouk, while Al-Sahel takes on Al-Sulaibikhat. Kuwait Club, Kazma, Burgan, and Al-Arabi have already secured their spots in the Premier Volleyball Championship semifinals. In Friday's semifinals, Kuwait Club will meet Al-Arabi, and Kazma will face Burgan. The semifinals will be played in a best-of-three playoff format. The winners of each series will advance to the final, scheduled for May 9. In case of a tie, an additional playoff match will be organized. The championship final is set for May 12. In youth competition, Qadsia captured the Under-14 League title with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Kuwait in the final. Al-Arabi secured second place, while Kazma finished third. The Under-14 League Cup was presented to Qadsia by Assistant Secretary of the Volleyball Association Nayef Al-Khamili, Board Member Nayef Al-Failakawi, Competitions Committee Rapporteur Aref Al-Subaihi, and Qadsia Club Board Member Dr. Hussein Al-Qabandi. In women's volleyball, Al Fatat Club clinched the Under-18 General League title after defeating Salwa Al Sabah Club 3-2 in a tightly contested final. Salwa Al Sabah finished second, while Al Oyoun Girls Club secured third place. The top three teams were crowned by Volleyball Federation President Dr. Jaber Al Marri, Women's Committee President Dr. Istiqlal Al Raqam, Salwa Al Sabah Club Vice President Naila Al Ali, and Al Fatat Club Secretary Hamida Al Yousfi.
Arab Times
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsia wins U-16 volleyball league title
KUWAIT CITY, April 27: Two exciting matches will take place today in the final round of the Premier Volleyball League. Al-Qadsia will face Burqan at 5:00 pm, followed by the matchup between Al-Shabab and Al-Arabi at 7:00 pm, at the Volleyball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Tomorrow will see the conclusion of the Premier League with the final match between Kazma and Kuwait Club. The top four teams—Kuwait Club, Kazma, Burgan, and Al-Arabi—have already secured their spots in the semifinals, which will begin next Friday. The first and second-place teams will face the fourth-place team, while the second and third-place teams will compete in two matches. If the two winning teams emerge victorious, a decisive match will determine who advances to the final. Kuwait Club leads the Premier Volleyball League standings with 10 points, followed by Kazma with 9 points, Burgan with 8 points, Al-Arabi with 6 points, Al-Qadsia with 3 points, and Al-Shabab with no points. In the First Division League, Al-Tadamon will play Yarmouk, while Al-Sahel will take on Sulaibikhat. Meanwhile, Al-Qadsia Club secured the U-16 Volleyball League title after a 3-0 victory over Kazma in the final. Al-Yarmouk Club finished in second place, and Kuwait SC took third place. The Kuwait Volleyball Federation President, Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, along with the Chairman of the Federation's Competitions Committee, Dr. Jaber Al-Sharif, former Volleyball Federation President Kamal Al-Ayouni, Al-Qadsia Club Board Member Dr. Hussein Al-Qabandi, and Al-Yarmouk Club Board Member Khaled Al-Failakawi, presented commemorative medals to the top three teams and a trophy to Qadsia's team captain.
Arab Times
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Relijec's debut looms, Al-Qadsiya prepares for Kuwait Club clash
KUWAIT CITY, April 23: Al-Qadsiya Club has appointed Serbian coach Sinisa Relijec as the new head coach of its volleyball team, following the departure of Bahraini coach Redha Ali, whose contract was terminated by mutual consent with the club's board of directors. Relijec brings significant international experience to the role. His coaching resume includes leading the Serbian U-21 national team, as well as stints with Qatar and Lebanese club Al-Anwar. The club hopes his appointment will mark a turning point in their Premier Volleyball League campaign. The coaching change comes in the wake of a disappointing 0-3 loss to Al-Arabi in the highly anticipated 'Derby' match in the sixth round of the Premier League. In another match on the same day, Kuwait Club swept Al-Shabab 3-0. Premier Volleyball League Standings after Round 6: Burgan – 8 points, Kuwait Club – 7 points, Kazma – 6 points, Al-Arabi – 3 points Al-Qadsiya – 3 points (lower set difference), Al-Shabab – 0 points After winning its opening match against Al-Shabab, Al-Qadsiya suffered defeats to both Kazma and Al-Arabi. Its next challenge will be a tough clash against reigning champion Kuwait Club on Friday. The seventh round of the Premier League kicks off today, with Al-Arabi facing league leaders Burgan at 5:00 pm, in a tightly contested matchup after strong showings from both teams. This will be followed at 7:00 pm by Kazma taking on bottom-ranked Al-Shabab in what is expected to be a more one-sided encounter.
Arab Times
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsia seeks redemption against Al-Arabi
KUWAIT CITY, April 21: The sixth round of the Premier Volleyball League continues today with two crucial matches at the Volleyball Federation Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex, Sabah Al-Salem. Kuwait Club faces Al-Shabab at 5:00 pm, followed by a high-stakes derby between Al-Arabi and Al-Qadsia at 7:00 pm. Kazma topped the league table with 6 points, trailed by Burgan (5 points), Kuwait Club (4), and Qadsia (3). Both Al-Arabi and Al-Shabab have yet to earn a point in the standings. Qadsia will look to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Kazma in the previous round and secure vital points to stay in the title race. Meanwhile, Al-Arabi, coming off two consecutive defeats to Kazma and Kuwait Club, faces a must-win scenario. Another loss today would significantly dent its chances of competing for top positions, making this matchup a battle of survival for the Greens — a showdown often referred to as a volleyball championship in its own right.
