Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari, and Qatar Handball Federation President Ahmed Mohammed Al-Shaabi applaud as Al Arabi players celebrate their triumph.
Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi secured the Qatar Handball Cup for the 2025-2026 season with a hard-fought 31-29 victory over Al Duhail in the final at Al Duhail Sports Hall yesterday.
Trailing 13-15 at halftime, Al Arabi staged a second-half comeback to overturn the deficit and claim the two-goal win.
Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari and President of the Qatar Handball Federation (QHF) Ahmed Mohammed Al-Shaabi presented the championship trophy and medals to the players.
The triumph marks Al Arabi’s third Qatar Handball Cup title, following successes in 2020-2021 and 2023-2024.
The club also secured the league and Federation Cup this season, completing a historic treble. Al Arabi now aim to add a fourth domestic trophy by winning the Amir Cup.
“Achieving three titles in a single season is an exceptional accomplishment,” Al-Shaabi said.
“The final against Al Duhail was a sporting spectacle that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.”
QHF Secretary General Mohammed Jaber Al-Mulla added: “Al Arabi deserved the title after a challenging season. Their consistent performance reinforces their position as one of Qatari handball’s powerhouses. We call on all clubs to maintain this level of competition for the Amir Cup, the grand finale of our sporting season.”
Al Duhail, runners-up in the Qatar Cup, will seek redemption in the Amir Cup after finishing second in the league, Federation Cup, and Qatar Cup this season.
