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Al-Shabab stuns Al-Qadsiya in the volleyball league

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14/01/2025

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14/01/2025

Al-Shabab players defend as Al-Qadsiya player spikes the ball during the league match.

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 14: Al-Shabab Club delivered the first upset of the volleyball league championship by defeating Al-Qadsiya 3-1 (21-25, 34-32, 26-24, 25-17) in a thrilling match at the Game Union Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex. On the same day, Al-Arabi secured a straight-sets victory over Al-Sulaibikhat (25-18, 25-23, 25-22).

The 2024-2025 volleyball league season began with a strong performance from Kuwait Club, who defeated Al-Nasr 3-1 in a preliminary match, setting the stage for its preparation for the Arab Clubs Championship in Qatar, scheduled from January 16 to 26. Kazma followed with a win over Yarmouk, while Al-Qadisiya claimed a 3-0 victory over Al-Sahel before its unexpected loss to Al-Shabab.

The current standings show Kuwait Club, Kazma, Al-Qadsiya, Al-Arabi, and Al-Shabab tied with three points each, while Yarmouk, Al-Sahel, Al-Sulaibikhat, and Al-Nasr remain without points.

The tournament adopts a single-stage preliminary league format, with the top four teams advancing to the final rounds. In the semifinals, the first-placed team will face the fourth, and the second will meet the third. The winners will compete for the championship title, while the losing teams will vie for third place.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff