In this file photo, fans and officials gather outside Al-Jahra Sports Club ahead of a major announcement regarding the club’s board and General Assembly ruling.

KUWAIT CITY, March 9: The Board of Directors of Jahra Sports Club announced on its ‘X’ account that the Court of Appeals ruled on the validity of the General Assembly, which endorsed the board in February 2024, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

This ruling confirms the legality of procedures and the endorsement of the current board, headed by Yousef Karim Al-Enezi, after concluding all cases filed in the sports and administrative courts.

The club stated that the board appreciates the efforts of Jasser Al-Jada'i Law Firm and Attorney Mohammad Abdullah Al-Bader in defending the club in the cases, all of which ended with the affirmation of the endorsement of the board.

President of the club Yousef Karim said the cases in Kuwaiti courts are now closed, indicating the administration of the club is now waiting for authorization from the Public Authority for Sports (PAS) to sign the relevant documents to manage the affairs of the club and its employees – including the technical and administrative personnel, and players – and restore the situation to its previous state.

He thanked everyone who supported the current club administration until the truth was revealed.

He added that the club works for the benefit of the people in the area, even if it means starting from scratch.

He pointed out that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) closed the case internationally after rejecting the appeal against the president of the club and others.

This followed an arbitration ruling by the National Sports Arbitration Authority confirming the validity of the General Assembly held in November 2023, which formed a temporary committee that called for elections.

These elections resulted in the endorsement of the board, headed by Yousef Karim Al-Enezi, in February 2024.

On the other hand, former President of the club Attorney Khaled Al-Jarallah stated that the statement published on the ‘X’ account of the club did not mention the forgery of the minutes of the General Assembly.

He said the court acquitted the defendant of forging the General Assembly minutes, clarifying that the court did not rule on the validity of the assembly, which was the subject of the dispute.

He added, “When interpreting the ruling, accuracy must be ensured, and the public should not be misled. The statement ignored the alleged forgery of the General Assembly held in the Legend Hall. The public was made to believe that the court ruled on the validity of assembly, which is completely untrue."

He is hoping that everyone ensures the information is accurate and true prior to publication in order to avoid misleading the sports community.