(Premier Handball League): Kuwait and Burqan secure victories over Al-Salibikhaat and Al-Arabi in Round 19

Kuwait City, October 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Handball Club defeated Al-Salmiya 33-27, while Burqan secured a 29-28 victory over Al-Arabi, in matches of the 19th round of the Kuwaiti Premier Handball League for the 2025/2026 sports season.

Kuwait continued its pursuit of retaining its title with a valuable win over Al-Salmiya by a score of 33-27, thereby widening the gap with its pursuers. In the battle for second place, Burqan managed to defeat Al-Arabi in a tight match to break away for second place, which Burqan secured after a hard-fought one-goal victory over Al-Arabi (29-28).

The defending champion, Kuwait Club, continues to lead the overall standings with 23 points, followed by Burqan in second place with 19 points, Al-Arabi in third with 16 points, Kazma in fourth with 14 points, Al-Salmiya in fifth with six points, and Al-Nasr in last place with two points.

The 20th round of the Premier League will kick off next Monday with three matches: the first between Al-Salmiya and Al-Nasr, the second between Burqan and Kazma, and the third between Kuwait and Al-Arabi, all to be held at the Sheikh Saeed Al-Abdullah Sports Hall. (End) H.M.S. / T.A.B.