Muharraq’s Red Wall Rises Again in Crown Prince Cup Classic

TDT | Manama

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Muharraq Club wrapped up a stellar season by beating Dar Kulaib 3-1 to win the Crown Prince Volleyball Cup on Tuesday night at Isa Bin Rashid Arena in Riffa. Fresh off their league title, this win marks a historic double for the team and had the crowd on their feet.

It’s Muharraq’s 14th Crown Prince Cup, adding to their record as the competition’s most successful side, and it ends a 12-year wait for this trophy. The cup’s new “golden edition” couldn’t have asked for a better first champion—Muharraq have been the team to beat all year.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representing His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, presented the trophy to Muharraq’s squad, who’ve had a brilliant campaign.

The match was a good battle, with sets at 25-19, 21-25, 25-21, and 25-23. Mahmood Al Afia ran the show for Muharraq, setting up strong attacks from Jakob, Nasser Anan, and Sayed Hashim Isa. Abbas Al Khabbaz and Mohammed Omar were solid at the net, keeping Dar Kulaib’s Mahmood Abdulwahid and Tomislav at bay.

Shaikh Mohammed gave a shoutout to the Bahrain Volleyball Association for a well-run tournament, noting how the players’ effort and the fans’ energy show the sport’s growth in Bahrain.

For Muharraq, this win caps a memorable season—league and cup, plus a 14th Crown Prince title. As they lifted the trophy, it was clear their legacy in Bahraini volleyball just got stronger.