Al-Arabi snatches second spot in Handball Premier League

Al Arabi and Sulaibikhat players in action.

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 18: Al-Arabi moved into second place in the 2025–26 Handball Premier League after edging Sulaibikhat 24–23 in a thrilling encounter in the 17th round.

The two sides fought out a tight contest, but Al-Arabi managed to secure victory by a single goal, earning two valuable points to strengthen its position in the standings.

In another match, Burgan recorded a comfortable 30–13 win over Al-Nasr to maintain pressure on the teams above them and keep its title ambitions on track.

Kuwait Club continues to lead the standings with 19 points, followed by Al-Arabi on 16 and Burgan on 15. Kazma occupies fourth place with 14 points, while Sulaibikhat is fifth on six. Al-Nasr remains at the bottom with two points.

The standings have been adjusted following the removal of Qadsia and Salmiya from the competition. Both clubs disbanded their senior teams and withdrew from three consecutive matches, resulting in their exclusion from the 2025–26 season and the cancellation of their previous results.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff