Launch of Kuwait Volleyball Federation Cup (2025-2026)

Kuwait, Nov 13 (KUNA) – The competitions of the Kuwait Volleyball Federation Cup for the general category for the 2025-2026 sports season kicked off today, Friday, with the opening match seeing Al-Arabi Club defeat their rivals Al-Sahel 3-2. In the match held at the Federation Hall within the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex, Al-Arabi overcame Al-Sahel in a five-set encounter, with both teams delivering high-level and closely matched performances. The set scores were 26-24, 22-25, 23-25, 25-11, and 15-11. With this victory, Al-Arabi secured their place in the next round, setting up a clash against Kazma Club next Monday, as both teams aim to continue their journey toward competing for the championship title.

The tournament continues on Sunday with two matches: the first between Al-Nasr and Salwa, and the second between Kuwait SC and Al-Shabab, both at the Federation Hall. On Monday, two more matches will be played in the next round: Al-Qadsia will face Al-Yarmouk, while Kazma will take on Al-Arabi to determine the teams advancing to the semi-finals.

The tournament will conclude on Monday, November 23, with a third-place match followed by the final to determine the champion and runner-up of the current edition.

It is worth noting that Kuwait Club won the title in the previous edition, making them the most successful club in the competition’s history with 19 titles, followed by Al-Qadsia with 18, Kazma with 14, Al-Arabi with seven, and Al-Jahra with one title. (End) M.Y.M / R.J