Burgess Congratulates the White Team on the Postponed Basketball League Title

The President of the Kuwait Basketball Federation, Dhaari Burjis, congratulated the board of directors of Al-Kuwait Club, chaired by Khaled Al-Ghanim, as well as the first-team players and technical and administrative staff, on the White Team’s victory in the Premier League title for the eighth consecutive season and the 17th in the club’s history. He noted that the team delivered outstanding performances throughout the competitions, earning its place on the podium.

The White Team had previously secured the general league title for the 2025-2026 season after defeating Al-Qadsia 91-69 in the second match of the final playoff series, which was played under a “play-off” format. Meanwhile, Kazma finished in third place after beating Al-Qadsia 86-83 in the second leg of the series to determine third and fourth places.

For his part, Al-Kuwait Club Vice President Bader Al-Asimi affirmed that winning the league title for the eighth consecutive season represents an “unprecedented achievement,” adding that it was the result of continuous effort, support from the club’s board, sound planning, and the implementation of appropriate strategies to strengthen the team.

Al-Asimi praised the players’ performances, emphasizing that they met expectations and aspirations, and that their desire to retain the title was evident from the outset of the competition.