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Gulf clubs ready for thrilling handball showdown in Muscat

The stage is set for the 41st Gulf Club Handball Cup Champions Championship, as the draw was held in Muscat.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

MUSCAT : The tournament, scheduled from February 15 to 24, 2025, will bring together eight top Gulf clubs to compete for the coveted title.

Group draws have positioned Oman Club, the tournament host, in Group Two alongside Kuwait SC, Dibba Al-Hisn SC from the UAE, and Al-Arabi SC from Qatar. Meanwhile, Group One includes defending champions Al-Rayyan SC from Qatar, Al-Najma SC from Bahrain, Al-Seeb SC from Oman, and Al-Noor SC from Saudi Arabia.

The championship will kick off on February 15 with an opening clash between Kuwait SC and Al-Arabi SC, followed by the host Oman SC taking on Dibba Al-Hisn.

His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Humaid Al Hosni, who presided over the draw, emphasized Oman’s pivotal role in hosting high-profile sporting events, reflecting its dedication to advancing sports across the GCC. Musa bin Khamis Al Balushi, Chairman of the Oman Handball Federation, lauded Oman Club’s efforts in organizing the tournament, noting the fierce competition among the participating teams vying for glory.


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