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Arab Times
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club wins seventh Volleyball Super Cup
KUWAIT CITY, April 12: Kuwait Club secured its seventh Volleyball Super Cup title by defeating Al-Arabi 3-0 in the final, with set scores of 25-18, 25-21, and 25-18 at the Volleyball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex. The team was crowned by Federation President Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, Assistant Secretary General Nayef Al-Khamili, Chairman of the Competitions Committee Dr. Jaber Al-Sharif, Kuwait Club President Khaled Al-Ghanim, and club board member Balsam Al-Ayoub. Al-Qadsiya Club has won the Super Cup once, while Kazma Club has claimed it twice. In related news, the Volleyball Association's Competitions Committee has revised the schedules for the Premier League, Golden Square, and First Division League. This adjustment was made following a request from the national team coach, Argentinian Julian Alvarez, who sought sufficient time for the Blues to prepare for the upcoming West Asian Championship in Bahrain, set to begin on July 1. The Premier League, which was initially divided into two divisions before the Golden Square, will now be a single division. It starts today with matches between Kuwait and Burgan and Al-Shabab and Al-Qadsiya, and will conclude on May 29. The Golden Square will begin with the Premier League final on May 2 and conclude on May 13. Meanwhile, the First Division League will begin tomorrow, Monday, and will be split into two divisions, with the season concluding on May 10.
Arab Times
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club targets record seventh Volleyball Super Cup
KUWAIT CITY, April 9: Kuwait Club is eyeing a historic seventh Volleyball Super Cup title as it faces Al-Arabi at 6:30 pm today at the Kuwait Volleyball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex. The defending champion has already claimed six titles in the tournament's history, including last season's edition. Meanwhile, Al-Arabi is chasing its first-ever Super Cup crown. Kuwait Club, also known as Al-Abyad, reached the final after defeating Kazma 3-1 in the semifinals. Al-Arabi, on the other hand, earned its spot by overcoming fierce rival Qadsia 3-2 in a thrilling five-set battle. Led by Brazilian coach Oliveira, Kuwait Club is hoping to capitalize on the squad's high morale and strong momentum. Oliveira is targeting his first title with the club, relying on solid defense, powerful blocking, and potent attacking plays from both the front and back lines. Key players include locals Abdullah Jassim, Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, Amer Al-Saleem, and Abdulaziz Najm, along with Brazilian star Ferreira and Iranian standout Saber Kazemi. Al-Arabi, guided by Tunisian coach Haitham Al-Hammadi, is determined to bring home the trophy for its passionate and title-hungry supporters. Al-Hammadi has had a clear impact on the team's form and now looks to translate that success into silverware. He will count on effective hidden-area defense, a formidable blocking wall, and high-impact attacks. His key lineup features Mohammed Al-Suwaid, Abdulrazzaq Al-Loughani, and rising star Abdullah Fares, as well as professional players Santos (Dominican Republic) and Wenger (Czech Republic). The Volleyball Super Cup has been held nine times before this season. Qadsia won the inaugural edition in 2014-2015, followed by Kazma in 2015-2016. Kuwait Club then dominated with five consecutive titles from 2016-2017 to 2021-2022 (note: the 2018-2019 season was not held). Kazma returned to win the 2022-2023 edition before Kuwait Club reclaimed the crown in 2023-2024. In other volleyball news, the first round of the 2024-2025 Federation Cup kicks off today. Kazma will take on Yarmouk at 5:30 PM in the First Hall. The Volleyball Federation's Competitions Committee has also released the Premier League schedule. The season begins on April 13 and runs through May 12. The Golden Square stage is set from May 14 to 20, while the First Division League will run from April 14 to May 19.
Arab Times
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Volleyball Super Cup kicks off
KUWAIT CITY, April 6: The semifinal stage of the 2024–2025 Volleyball Super Cup is set to take place today at the Kuwait Volleyball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex. Kuwait Club will face Kazma at 5:30 pm, followed by a highly anticipated showdown between Al-Qadsiya and Al-Arabi at 7:30 pm. The winners of both matches will advance to the final, scheduled for next Thursday. The Volleyball Super Cup has been held nine times before this season. Al-Qadsiya claimed the inaugural title in the 2014–2015 season, with Kazma lifting the trophy the following year. Kuwait Club then dominated the competition, winning five consecutive titles from 2016–2017 through 2021–2022 (except the 2018–2019 season, when the tournament was not held). Kazma captured the title again in 2022–2023 before Kuwait Club reclaimed the cup last season in 2023–2024.
Arab Times
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Volleyball Super Cup to kick off in April
KUWAIT CITY, March 20: The Kuwait Volleyball Association has scheduled the Super Cup semifinals for the 2024-2025 seasons. The matches will take place on April 7, featuring Kuwait Club vs. Kazma and Qadsia vs. Al-Arabi, with the final set for April 10. The Volleyball Super Cup has been held nine times before this season. Qadsia claimed the inaugural title in 2014-2015, followed by Kazma in 2015-2016. Kuwait SC dominated the tournament for five consecutive editions from 2016-2017 to 2021-2022, with no tournament held in 2018-2019. Kazma lifted the trophy in 2022-2023, while Kuwait SC reclaimed the title last season (2023-2024). Additionally, the Kuwait Volleyball Federation has announced that the Federation Cup Championship draw—covering all age groups and the general category—will be held on Sunday at 9:00 PM in the conference hall at the Federation's headquarters. In the latest Volleyball League action, Burgan secured a dominant straight-set victory over Yarmouk (25-17, 25-14, 25-16). The current league standings are: Kuwait Club– 23 points, Kazma – 21 points, Al-Shabab – 21 points, Qadsia – 18 points, Burgan – 16 points, Al-Arabi – 12 points, Al-Nasr – 11 points, Al-Sulaibikhat – 9 points, Yarmouk – 5 points Al-Tadamon – 3 points. The volleyball season continues to deliver thrilling action, with key matchups ahead in both the Super Cup and General League.
