Kuwait City: His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, was present at the Arab Men's Handball Cup final in Kuwait. The thrilling match concluded with a 25-22 victory for the State of Qatar over the Kingdom of Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad praised the Bahraini national team for their robust performance throughout the tournament, highlighting the blend of seasoned and young players that led them to the final. His Highness extended his congratulations to the Qatari team on securing the title and expressed wishes for their continued success in future competitions.
Further, HH Shaikh Khalid appreciated the effective organization of the tournament, which underscores Kuwait's strong reputation for hosting significant sports events. He also acknowledged the contributions of the Kuwait Handball Federation and the Arab Handball Federation in promoting handball across the region. His Highness stressed the importance of sustaining the Arab handball championships to further the sport's development and competitiveness on both continental and international stages, and wished success to all the teams involved in the tournament.