KUWAIT CITY, Jan 18: The Jahra Club crisis has taken center stage on social media platforms in recent days, following the Al-Ittihad list's decision to register a case at the police station due to their inability to participate in the club elections scheduled for February 17.

Khaled Al-Jarallah, the head of the list and the club's board of directors before the last elections were canceled, expressed frustration through his official account on the "X" platform. He revealed that despite attempting to register the list for the upcoming elections, they faced obstacles, citing a lack of specialists for registration. Al-Jarallah alleged that this hindrance aimed to prevent their candidacy and registration, leading them to submit proof of the case through the Ministry of Interior.

The club's electoral committee, led by Abdullah Al-Enezi, announced on the last day of registration that the "Everyone" list, headed by Khalaf Al-Sahu, was the only one to submit nominations. This list is recommended to lead the club in the period 2024-2028, according to the committee's statement expressing gratitude to the General Sports Authority and the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee.

The crisis originated after the January 12, 2023 club elections, won by the Al-Ittihad list with a score of 11-0. The losing "Jahra List" contested the results, leading to the Kuwaiti Sports Arbitration Authority ruling the elections invalid in September due to a violation of Article 20 of the statute.

A new electoral committee, armed with a court ruling, asserted its right to manage the club's affairs. However, this move conflicted with the club's bylaws and sports law, prompting the Sports Authority to challenge the ruling.

An extraordinary general meeting was announced, forming a transitional committee to manage the club's affairs. However, committee member Ali Al-Shammari resigned, signaling further discord.

Former club board member Tawari Madloul revealed notification of professionals and coaches facing eviction if apartment rents were unpaid. He held those responsible for the club's crisis accountable and emphasized the expiry of residencies with escalating late fines.

The crisis, now seemingly in an endless tunnel, risks the club's collapse and a decline in team performance. The General Sports Authority and the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee must address the issue collaboratively to restore the club's former glory and revive sports for the "Red Palace" community.