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
Youth Team Asian Cup Champions
- 2000 in Iran
- 2002 in Thailand
- 2004 in India
- 2006 in Japan
- 2008 in Jordan
Board of Directors
| Mr. Fouad Issa Al-Blooshi | President |
| Mr. Shabeeb Saad Al-Hajri | Vice President |
| Mr. Qaid Hamoud Al-Adwani | Secretary General |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Ghuloom 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 |
Committees
Coaches and National Teams Committee
| Mr. Qaid Hamoud Al-Adwani | Chairman |
| Mr. Abdullah Jassim Al-Dhiab | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Ghuloom Taleb | Member |
| Mr. Talal Zaid Al-Otaibi | Member |
| Mr. Faisal Siwan Al-Shammari | Member |
Competitions Committee
| Mr. Shabeeb Saad Al-Hajri | Chairman |
| Mr. Qaid Hamoud Al-Adwani | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Mubarak Amash Al-Dhihani | Member |
| Mr. Talal Zaid Al-Otaibi | Member |
| Mr. Mishal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Member |
Referees Committee
| Mr. Ahmed Al-Mutawa | Chairman |
| Mr. Hani Abl | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Mulla | Member |
| Mr. Mishari Armayh | Member |
| Mr. Bader Al-Mutawa | Member |
Technical and Development Committee
| Mr. Abdullah Jassim Al-Dhiab | Chairman |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Ghuloom Taleb | Vice Chairman |
| Dr. Mohammed Al-Sammak | Member |
Finance Committee
| Mr. Fouad Issa Al-Blooshi | Chairman |
| Mr. Qaid Hamoud Al-Adwani | Secretary General |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Ghuloom | Treasurer |
Facilities and Sports Venues Committee
| Mr. Shabeeb Saad Al-Hajri | Chairman |
| Mr. Khaled Mohammed Ghuloom Taleb | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Mishal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Member |
| Mr. Yaqoub Issa Baqer | Expert / Member |
| Mr. Buti Khaled Al-Adwani | Expert / Member |
Media and Public Relations Committee
| Mr. Mishal Abdullah Al-Qabandi | Chairman |
| Mr. Mohammed Adheilis Al-Mutairi | Vice Chairman |
| Mr. Yaqoub Al-Awadi | Member |
| Mr. Mohammed Al-Saadi | Member |
| Mr. Fahad Abdullah Al-Adwani | Member |
| Mr. Ahmed Rashwan | Member |
Presidents of the Association Through History
Mr. Fouad Issa Matar Al-Blooshi
(2024 – Present)
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)
