Handball Heroes Return Home with Gold

Bahrain’s national handball team returned home to a hero’s welcome after a flawless campaign at the fourth GCC Games in Doha, Qatar, where they secured the gold medal with a perfect record — adding another proud chapter to the kingdom’s sporting achievements.

The champions opened their campaign with a strong victory over Kuwait, before following up with another win against Saudi Arabia. They then sealed the gold medal in style with a brilliant performance against Qatar, confirming their place at the top of the standings with a match to spare.

With the title already secured, head coach Robert Hedin rotated the squad in the final fixture against the United Arab Emirates, giving younger players valuable minutes at international level.

The team were officially crowned champions on the final night at Duhail Handball Hall, where they received their gold medals alongside silver medallists Qatar and bronze medallists Saudi Arabia.

Back in Bahrain, the victorious squad received a warm welcome upon arrival yesterday. The delegation was received by Lounes Madene, Projects Director and Technical Director at the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Majdi Mirza, Secretary-General of the Bahrain Handball Association. Both officials congratulated the players, coaching staff, and management on their achievement.

The triumph also contributed to Bahrain’s strong overall performance at the Games, with the kingdom securing an impressive 63 medals across multiple sports.

Looking ahead, the national team will turn its focus to the Asian Championship in India next June. The players are set to resume training at Isa bin Rashid Hall following the Eid holidays, as preparations begin for their next major challenge.