Copthorne Kuwait City recently hosted six teams of the 21st Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship. The league championship was organised by the Asian Handball Federation.

The games were played across ten days, and saw a total of 11 countries taking part, including Bahrain, China, Iraq, India, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates.

The championship was won by the Al-Duhail Sports Club, which beat out the Al-Wakrah Sports Club in a close fight, winning 22-21 for the first-place title. Both clubs are from Qatar. In third place was Sharjah Sports Club from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The hotel hosted six teams from Bahrain, China, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, and was the home base for players and the coaches during the games.

Copthorne Kuwait City General Manager Mr Alaa Selim said, “We are honored to be chosen to host the participants of the championship. I would personally like to thank each member of the team for putting in the hard work and dedication in delivering the best of services. Hosting the participants of the championship is a testament to the kind of services and facilities the hotel has to offer. We will strive further to position Copthorne Kuwait City Hotel as a destination and look forward to host many more prominent personalities and events.”