3 matches in the launch of 'Handball Cup'
Competitions for the Handball Federation Cup begin today with 3 matches at the Saad Al-Abdullah Hall, featuring Al-Kuwait Club, the defending champion.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
The matches of the 2025-2026 Kuwait Handball Federation Cup season kick off today with three games held at the Sheikh Saeed Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex. Al-Arabi will face Al-Qurain at 4:30 p.m., Al-Nasr will play against Khaitan at 6:00 p.m., and Al-Yarmouk will take on Al-Sahel at 7:30 p.m. The tournament serves as a continuation of last season’s competitions, which were postponed due to security events in the region. Ten clubs are participating, following the confirmed withdrawals of Al-Salmiya and Al-Qadisiyah.
Kuwait Club enters the tournament as the defending champion, having extended its record number of titles to 12, making it the favorite to win the cup. Meanwhile, other teams are striving to break its dominance and claim the trophy.
Attention is focused on the opening match between Al-Arabi and Al-Qurain, which serves as an early test of both teams’ ambitions. Al-Arabi aims to capitalize on its strong performances in the general league and secure a successful start in the cup. Al-Qurain, on the other hand, seeks to confirm its technical progress after topping the First Division and securing promotion to the Premier League for the 2026-2027 season, alongside Khaitan. The club aims to overcome the hurdle posed by Al-Arabi and advance to the quarter-finals.
