Kuwait’s Abdulrahman Al-Sanea with Iraq’s Wissam Adel

KUWAIT CITY, April 10: The draw for the 29th Arab Squash Championship for Juniors and Youth (under 15 and 19) took place on April 8, 2025, at the Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah International Squash Center. The tournament, which features seven participating nations, will showcase some of the best young squash talent in the Arab world.

Abdullah Al-Subaie, head of the Kuwaiti delegation, expressed confidence in the Kuwaiti players’ readiness to compete for top honors. Notable contenders from the Kuwaiti team include Abdullah Hani, Khaled Al-Fawzan, Issa Al-Najada, and Saleh Al-Kandari.

Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, and Yemen, along with a Kuwaiti representative, attended the draw ceremony. Walid Al-Sumaie, President of the Arab Squash Federation, was also present to oversee the proceedings.

The Secretary General of the Kuwait Squash Federation, Hamed Al-Omran, extended a warm welcome to the participants, emphasizing the importance of the championship and wishing everyone success in the spirit of friendship and peace.

In the tournament’s draw, Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al-Nusfan was placed at the top of Group 1, while Kuwait’s Abdullah Hani led Group 2. The singles competition kicked off with 20 thrilling matches across the under-19 and under-15 categories, showcasing intense competition among the players.

The quarterfinal matches are set to begin today, with the first rounds scheduled from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The semifinals will take place in the evening, followed by the finals tomorrow, Saturday evening.