Kuwait Handball Association
Since its establishment in 1966, the Kuwait Handball Association has been managing and supporting handball in the State of Kuwait. It is a founding member of the Asian Handball Federation since 1970, a member of the International Handball Federation since 1970, and a founding member of the Arab Handball Federation since 1975.
The first Board of Directors of the Association was formed in 1966, and in the same year, the Association was accepted into the Kuwait Olympic Committee.
Association Achievements
Major Achievements
- 4-time Asian Cup Champions
- 1995 in Kuwait
- 2002 in Iran
- 2004 in Qatar
- 2007 in Thailand
National Team World Cup Appearances
- 1982 in Germany
- 1995 in Iceland
- 1999 in Egypt
- 2001 in France
- 2003 in Portugal
- 2005 in Tunisia
- 2007 in Germany
- 2009 in Croatia
- 2025 in Croatia – Denmark – Norway
Youth Team World Cup Appearances
- 1983 in Finland
- 1987 in Yugoslavia
- 1997 in Sweden
- 2001 in Switzerland
- 2003 in Brazil
- 2005 in Hungary
- 2007 in Macedonia
- 2009 in Egypt
- 2023 in Germany and Greec
Youth Team Asian Cup Champions
- 2000 in Iran
- 2002 in Thailand
- 2004 in India
- 2006 in Japan
- 2008 in Jordan
Board of Directors
| Mr. Shabeeb Saad Al-Hajri | Deputy President & Acting President |
| Mr. Qaid Hamoud Al-Adwani | Secretary General |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Taleb | Treasurer |
| Mr. Abdullah Jassim Al-Dhiab | Deputy Secretary |
| Mr. Mishal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Deputy Treasurer |
| Mr. Khaled Abdulqudoos Shahzada | Board Member |
| Mr. Talal Zaid Al-Otaibi | Board Member |
| Mr. Mohammed Adheilis Al-Mutairi | Board Member |
| Mr. Mubarak Amash Al-Dhihani | Board Member |
| Mr. Nasser Saad Al-Da’as | Board Member |
Standing Committees of the Association
Financial Committee
| Mr. Shabib Sa’d Al-Hajri | Chairman |
| Mr. Qaed Hamoud Al-Adwani | Secretary General |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Taleb | Treasurer – Member |
Coaches and National Teams Committee
| Mr. Qaed Hamoud Al-Adwani | Chairman |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Taleb | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Member |
| Mr. Talal Zaid Al-Eiteibi | Member |
| Mr. Faisal Sabwan Al-Shammari | Member |
Competitions Committee
| Mr. Shabib Sa’d Al-Hajri | Chairman |
| Mr. Qaed Hamoud Al-Adwani | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Member |
| Mr. Talal Zaid Al-Eiteibi | Member |
| Mr. Mubarak Ammash Al-Daihani | Member |
Technical and Development Committee
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Taleb | Chairman |
| Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Vice Chairman |
| Dr. Mohammed Abbas Al-Sammak | Member |
| Mr. Faisal Sabwan Al-Shammari | Member |
| Mr. Yaqoub Issa Baqer | Member |
Land and Sports Facilities Investment Committee
| Mr. Shabib Sa’d Al-Hajri | Chairman |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Taleb | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Member |
| Mr. Yaqoub Issa Baqer | Member |
| Mr. Hassan Abbas Ismail | Member |
Media and Public Relations Committee
| Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Chairman |
| Mr. Mubarak Ammash Al-Daihani | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Yaqoub Hussein Al-Awadhi | Member |
| Mr. Mohammed Al-Saadi | Member |
| Mr. Fahad Abdullah Al-Adwani | Member |
| Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Rashwan | Member |
Revenue Diversification Committee
| Mr. Shabib Sa’d Al-Hajri | Chairman |
| Mr. Qaed Hamoud Al-Adwani | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Taleb | Member |
| Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Member |
| Mr. Mubarak Ammash Al-Daihani | Member |
Permanent Headquarters Allocation Follow-up Committee
| Mr. Shabib Sa’d Al-Hajri | Chairman |
| Mr. Qaed Hamoud Al-Adwani | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Taleb | Member |
| Mr. Meshal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Member |
| Mr. Hassan Abbas Ismail | Member |
Referees Committee
| Mr. Ahmed Tawfiq Al-Mutawa | Chairman |
| Mr. Hani Hussein Aabel | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Mulla | Member |
| Mr. Mishari Armeeh | Member |
| Mr. Abdullah Al-Haddad | Member |
Presidents of the Association Through History
Mr. Shabeeb Saad Al-Hajri
(2025 – Now)
Mr. Fouad Issa Matar Al-Blooshi
(2024 – 2025)
Mr. Ahmed Khalifa Rashid Al-Shehoumi
(2023 – 2023)
Eng. Nasser Saleh Bu Marzouq
(1991 – 2023)
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad
(1988 – 1989)
Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad
(1986 – 1987)
Mr. Fareed Al-Ajeel
(1985 – 1986)
Mr. Abdulmohsen Al-Anzi
(1983 – 1984)
Sheikh Salem Al-Fahad
(1982 – 1983 and 1987 – 1988)
Mr. Mahly Farhoud
(1980 – 1982)
Mr. Khaled Al-Harban
(1969 – 1970 and 1973 – 1976)
Mr. Salem Al-Yamani
(1969 – 1970 and 1973 – 1976)
