Kuwait's Beach Volleyball Teams Continue Participation in the West Asia Championship in Lebanon

Beirut, August 11 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams continued their participation in the second round of the West Asian Championship, currently being held in Byblos in northern Lebanon, on Tuesday, delivering balanced performances against strong opposing teams.

In the men’s competition, Kuwait (A), represented by players Abdulwahab Talib and Meshal Al-Omar, faced the host Lebanese team, which secured the match with two straight sets. Meanwhile, Kuwait (B), comprising players Barak Khasrawi and Ibrahim Diya, played against the Qatari national team, which also won with two sets to none.

The women’s competition, however, saw a different and positive dynamic. The Kuwait (A) duo of Halima Rashid and Alaa Al-Bahou, along with the Kuwait (B) pair of Dana Salama and Janan Al-Salem, delivered strong performances against the host Lebanese team. Both matches ended in favor of the home side, with Lebanon winning each by two sets to none.

This participation is part of efforts to provide Kuwaiti champions with more field experience and to enhance their technical readiness for upcoming continental and international tournaments. The championship features broad Arab participation, including teams from Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and host nation Lebanon. (End) F.Z. / R.J.