Al-Kuwait Defends 'Al-Tayyar' Title Against Qadsiah's Ambitions
Al-Kuwait faces Qadsiah in the 2025-2026 volleyball league final, while Kazma and Salwa Al-Sabah compete for third place.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Kuwait defends its volleyball league title from the 2025-2026 season in a strong matchup against Al-Qadsia in the final, scheduled for 7:00 PM today at the Union Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex.
The "Whites" enter the clash with ambitions to reaffirm their dominance and retain the title, having reached the final by defeating the season’s surprise package, Al-Salmiya, with a clean three-set sweep in the semi-finals. They rely on the experience of their players, led by Argentine coach Ruben Adrian, including Abdullah Boffatin and Abdulaziz Najm, as well as Brazilian professional Marcus de Souza and Swedish professional Jacob Link.
On the other hand, Al-Qadsia aims to reclaim the title and add a new achievement to its illustrious record, having secured their place in the final with a 3-1 victory over Kazma. They are led by Argentine coach Humberto Alejandro, who relies on American professional Cole Gilles and Beninese professional Dawood Yacoubou, alongside local players Rashid Anbar, Saud Al-Duwisan, and Abdullah Al-Assaf.
The "Dean" (Al-Qadsia) topped the second phase of the tournament, benefiting from a granted win awarded for topping the preliminary phase, achieving three victories against one loss, which came against Al-Qadsia 0-3 in the final round of the second phase. The "Yellow" (Kuwait) finished second with three wins and one loss, while Kazma came third with three wins and one loss, and Al-Salmiya fourth with a single win and three losses, qualifying for the golden four for the first time in their history. Meanwhile, Al-Arabi was eliminated from contention after finishing fifth with four losses.
Prior to the final, a match to determine third and fourth place between Kazma and Al-Salmiya will take place at 4:30 PM.
