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Arab Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Handball Federation increases professional player quota for the season
KUWAIT CITY, May 26: Qaid Al-Adwani, Secretary-General of the Handball Federation, announced a major change for the upcoming 2025–2026 season: clubs will now be allowed to register three foreign professionals instead of the current two. Speaking on the new regulation, Al-Adwani said, 'In response to club concerns, particularly regarding injuries to foreign players and the inability to replace them mid-season, the Federation has approved the participation of three professionals per team. However, only two will be allowed on the court at any time, with the third available as a substitute for one of the other professionals, not for a local player.' He further clarified that the registration of foreign professionals will take place during both the initial registration period before the start of the season and again in the winter transfer window. Al-Adwani also revealed that several proposals will be reviewed by the Competitions Committee and discussed with the National Teams and Technical Committees, as part of ongoing development efforts. Meanwhile, the Handball Federation's Ordinary General Assembly will convene this Wednesday to approve the administrative and financial reports for the fiscal year. Kuwait Club is on the verge of claiming its 15th overall and 13th consecutive title in the Premier Handball League, needing just one more win from the final five matches in the third and final division. The Dean solidified its lead after defeating Burgan 34–25 in the final round of the second division. Other results included Sulaibikhat's 32–24 victory over Al-Arabi and a thrilling 36–36 draw between Kazma and Al-Salmiya. Kuwait Club tops the league standings with 46 points, followed by Burgan (37), Kazma (29), Salmiya (23), Sulaibikhat (22), and Al-Arabi (18). Led by veteran Algerian coach Said Hejazi, Kuwait Club is aiming for a treble this season after already securing the Super Cup and edging closer to clinching the league title, with the Federation Cup still to come. In the First Division Handball League, two matches are scheduled for today as part of Round 11: Al-Qadsia vs. Al-Fahaheel at 5:00 PM Khaitan vs. Al-Nasr at 6:30 PM Al-Nasr currently leads the standings with 32 points, followed by Al-Qurain (29), Khaitan and Al-Fahaheel (20 each), Al-Yarmouk (8), Al-Tadamon (5), and Al-Sahel (0).
Arab Times
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait eyes glory as 10th Arab Handball Championship gets underway
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: The 10th edition of the Arab Men's Handball Championship officially begins today at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex Hall in Sabah Al-Salem. The tournament, running through May 11, features nine participating teams divided into three groups: Group A: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq Group C: Kuwait, UAE, Morocco Group B: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia According to tournament regulations, the top team from each group and the best second-placed team will qualify for the semi-finals. The championship opens with three first-round clashes: Iraq vs. Bahrain at 3:00 pm Qatar vs. Saudi Arabia at 5:00 pm Kuwait vs. Morocco at 7:00 pm The second and third rounds of the preliminary stage will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Tournament Director and Secretary General of the Kuwait Handball Association, Qaid Al-Adwani, urged fans to rally behind the national team in its first match of the tournament. 'We are proud to host the 10th Arab Men's Handball Championship on Kuwaiti soil once again,' Al-Adwani said. 'This event reflects the unwavering support of our political leadership, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and the Public Authority for Sports.' He emphasized the national team's recent achievements and the importance of fan support ahead of the upcoming Asian Championship, which will serve as the qualifier for the 2027 World Cup, also to be hosted by Kuwait. Al-Adwani also praised Kuwait's long-standing legacy in organizing major regional and continental sports events. He thanked the organizing committees for their dedicated efforts over the past weeks and expressed his hope for a successful and well-run tournament. This is the first Arab Men's Handball Championship since 2002. Past winners include: Egypt: 1975, 1977 Kuwait: 1979, 1988 Tunisia: 1986, 1993 Saudi Arabia: 1988 Algeria: 2000 Bahrain: 2002 Kuwait aims to recapture glory as the championship returns to the "Land of Friendship and Peace."
Arab Times
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club eyes 12th consecutive Federation Cup as draw unfolds
KUWAIT CITY, March 20: The draw for the 2024-2025 Handball Federation Cup took place at the Handball Federation headquarters in Al-Daiya. The draw for the public teams placed Kazma, Al-Arabi, Burgan, Qadsia, Khaitan, Fahaheel, and Sulaibikhat in Group Two, dubbed the "Fiery Group," while Group One included Kuwait Club, Al-Qurain, Al-Sahel, Yarmouk, Al-Tadamon, Al-Salmiya, and Al-Nasr. Group One: Al-Qurain vs. Al-Sahel, Yarmouk vs. Al-Tadamon, Al-Salmiya vs. Al-Nasr. Group Two: Al-Arabi vs. Al-Sulaibikhat, Burgan vs. Khaitan, Qadsia vs. Al-Fahaheel. The match dates will be announced later. Kuwait Club holds the record for the most Federation Cup titles (13), including the last 11 consecutive championships. Handball Federation Secretary General Qaid Al-Adwani confirmed that the appointment of Icelandic coach Aron Kristianten to lead the Kuwaiti national team is a significant step in the Federation's strategic plan to elevate the level of Kuwaiti handball. 'We aim to provide the best for Kuwaiti handball in upcoming events, with a coach who brings vast experience, including at the continental level,' Al-Adwani stated. Following a one-week break, the Handball League returns today with 12th-round fixtures: Al-Sulaibikhat vs. Al-Fahaheel at 9:00 pm. Al-Qurain vs. Al-Nasr at 10:30 am. Tomorrow's matches include: Al-Tadamon vs. Al-Yarmouk at 9:00 pm and Khaitan vs. Burgan at 10:30 pm. League Standings Kuwait Club – 22 points, Kazma – 19 points, Burgan – 17 points, Salmiya – 14 points Al-Arabi – 14 points, Al-Qurain – 12 points, Sulaibikhat – 12 points, Qadsia – 12 points Al-Nasr – 10 points, Khaitan – 8 points, Al-Fahaheel – 8 points, Al-Yarmouk – 2 points Al-Tadamon – 1 point, Al-Sahel – 0 points.
