KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The Kuwait Handball Federation has officially revealed today, Sunday, their successful agreement with Algerian coach Saeed Hegazy. Hegazy's appointment marks a pivotal step as he takes the helm of the esteemed first national handball team in the forthcoming international tournaments.

Qayed Al-Adwani, the Union's Secretary, shared with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that this collaboration has secured Hegazy's services on a temporary basis, commencing from September 1 through January 31, as he imparts his expertise to guide the national team's preparations for the impending competitions.

Al-Adwani went on to detail Hegazy's pivotal role, highlighting that he will steer the national team's participation in the upcoming Asian Championship scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, on the 23rd of September. Hegazy will then lead the team through the Olympic qualifiers for Paris 2024, set to be hosted in Qatar, and further guide their journey in the Asian Cup, scheduled to unfold in Bahrain.

Hegazy's remarkable coaching achievements are duly recognized, as he stands as the foreign coach with the most Kuwaiti League victories under his belt. An outstanding feat of eleven championship wins has been accomplished across three distinct clubs: Sulaibikhat, Kuwait, and Fahaheel. (KUNA)