KUWAIT CITY, July 30: Al-Salmiya Sports Club has strengthened its handball squad with the signing of Tunisian player Khaled Al-Haj Youssef in preparation for the upcoming season.

Al-Haj Youssef brings extensive experience from across the Gulf region, having previously played for several prominent clubs. His past teams include Kuwait Club, Qadsia, Al-Duhail, Al-Arabi, and Al-Sadd of Qatar, as well as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Safa. He is regarded as one of the top Arab handball players with a strong track record in regional competitions.

This signing is part of Al-Salmiya’s broader efforts to build a competitive team for the new season. The club has also renewed the contracts of its technical staff, including national coach Yaqoub Al-Mousawi, performance analyst Hussein Al-Tamimi, assistant coach Suleiman Al-Mousawi, and fitness trainer Saud Al-Sammak.

In addition to Al-Haj Youssef, the club renewed the contract of fellow Tunisian professional Mohamed Al-Soussi and secured the services of local players Mohammed Al-Atiya, Hussein Al-Salman, and goalkeepers Abdullah Al-Fadli and Hamad Dashti. The club also extended the contract of player Abdullah Al-Enezi.

Al-Salmiya finished fifth in last season’s handball league and is aiming to improve its performance in the upcoming season, with aspirations to contend for domestic titles.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff