Kuwait’s Al-Zaabi named Best Libero at Arab U-17 Volleyball Championship

Kuwait's Mohammed Al-Zaabi earned the Best Libero award at the Arab U-17 Volleyball Championship held in Bahrain. Despite a challenging start for the Kuwaiti team, Al-Zaabi's consistent defensive performance was a highlight, contributing to their eventual third-place finish and bronze medal.

“

The Best Libero award belongs to the entire team rather than being a personal accomplishment.

Egypt clinched the championship title by defeating host nation Bahrain 3-1 in the final round. Saudi Arabia secured fourth place, followed by Algeria in fifth and Jordan in sixth. Egypt led individual awards with four recipients, while Bahrain had three.

Kuwait's journey in the tournament included initial 0-3 losses to Egypt and Bahrain, and a narrow 3-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia. However, the team rallied with consecutive 3-0 victories over Jordan and Algeria to claim the bronze medal.

“

The bronze medal demonstrated the squad’s development and progress.

Al-Zaabi emphasized that his individual award was a collective achievement, crediting his teammates and the support staff. He described the third-place finish as a significant milestone, expressing a strong desire for continued improvement and greater success in future competitions while representing Kuwait.

“

Third place as “the first step on the ladder of progress”.