The Saudi Handball Federation officially announced the selection of Al-Qadisiyah Club to represent Saudi Arabia in the 42nd Gulf Handball Clubs Championship. The Al-Qadisiyah Club management received official notification of this selection, noting that the prestigious tournament will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from March 25th to April 3rd.
This selection comes as a culmination of the high technical levels presented by the team this season, the most prominent of which was achieving the title of the First Division Handball League Shield with a perfect score, as it succeeded in winning all 18 of its matches without any defeat or draw, an achievement that reflects the extent of the team’s readiness and strength on the local scene, and qualifies it to be an honorable ambassador for Saudi handball in this important Gulf event.
Historical context and importance of the tournament
The Gulf Clubs Handball Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious regional competitions in handball, having been launched in 1981. The tournament annually brings together elite clubs from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, making it a high-level competitive platform that contributes to raising the standard of the sport in the region. Saudi clubs have a rich history in this championship, with clubs such as Al-Ahli, Al-Noor, and Mudhar having previously won the title and competed fiercely. This places a responsibility on Al-Qadisiyah to continue this strong Saudi presence.
Expected impact and ambitions of Al-Quds
This participation is of paramount importance to Al-Qadisiyah Club, as it returns them to the forefront of regional competition and gives them an opportunity to prove their worth internationally. Domestically, this selection enhances the club's standing and boosts the morale of its players and fans. Regionally, Al-Qadisiyah's participation increases the level of competition in the tournament and underscores the depth and development of Saudi handball. For his part, the team manager, Nayef Jassim, affirmed that this participation is a valuable opportunity to elevate the name of Saudi sports, noting that preparations will begin early to ensure the team performs in a manner befitting the club's reputation and history.
Jassim added: “We appreciate the Saudi Handball Federation’s confidence in choosing us to represent the nation in this important tournament. Our goal is not just to participate, but to compete strongly for the title and make our loyal fans happy. We will work hard to prepare the team technically and physically to be fully ready for this great challenge.”.
