Volleyball Federation President: West Asia Championship an Opportunity to Prepare After Sports Activities Halted Due to Regional Events

Muscat, July 21 (KUNA) -- Dr. Jaber Al-Mari, President of the Kuwait Volleyball Federation, said that the second West Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship, whose competitions concluded in Muscat on Tuesday, provided an important opportunity for serious qualification and preparation for upcoming events following the suspension of sports activities in the country due to regional developments.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Mari noted that the national team participated in the current championship with the goal of competing for podium finishes, despite some difficulties encountered recently, including the halt in activities and injuries sustained by certain players.

He pointed out that the next major commitment will be participation in the Arab Championship, to be hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in October next year. He added that the remainder of the 2025-2026 season will be completed in September next year, with the new season beginning in October.

Regarding the team’s participation in the current championship, Al-Otaibi expressed satisfaction with the level displayed by the national team players after the suspension of sports activities and its direct impact on their fitness and physical readiness. He emphasized that the ambition was to reach the final match and win the championship title.

He congratulated the Omani national team on winning the title of the second edition of the championship after defeating the Qatari national team, and expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Omani Federation for hosting the event and ensuring excellent organization.

Earlier today, the second West Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship concluded with the host nation, the Sultanate of Oman, claiming the title after defeating the previous edition’s champion, Qatar.

The Kuwaiti national team finished in fourth place after losing to the Iraqi national team, which secured the bronze medal by finishing third in their match played earlier today. The Saudi national team placed fifth after defeating their Syrian counterparts, who finished sixth, while the Lebanese national team placed seventh and last.

The Sultanate of Oman hosted the second edition of the West Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat from July 14 to 21, with seven national teams participating: Kuwait, Syria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iraq, and Oman. (End) M.J.B / M.A.H.A