By Abdellatif Sharaa
KUWAIT: Kuwait Football Association (KFA) member Fatima Hayat was pleased over the continuation of women's futsal league for the fifth consecutive season. She said this is due to the interest and hard work of the clubs and players, in addition to the support of KFA as well as the strategic sponsor URC. Hayat spoke during a press conference held Tuesday for the final match of the URC league to be held between Tadhamon and Fatat Club on Saturday. The conference was attended by media director at URC Salem Al-Khalaqi, coaches, players Fajer Ahmad from Tadhamon and Alaa Al-Shammari from Fatat.
Hayat thanked Chairwoman of URC Sheikha Bibi Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad for their continued support and wished both teams good luck. Meanwhile, Khalaqi said supporting sports is part of URC's strategy, adding "we are keen on supporting women sports, particularly futsal, as it has developed one season after another and there is hope for more in coming seasons".
Coach of women's team at Fatat Mohammad Al-Kandari said the final match will be difficult for both teams, adding "our team is ready physically and technically, and we worked on elevating the mental readiness of the players during the week". He said Tadhamon has many outstanding elements, which promise a balanced confrontation, hoping to retain the title.
Tadhamon women's team coach was proud of his team reaching the final match in its first participation in the league. "We worked hard to be at our best in the final match and end the season in the best way possible." Player Fajer Ahmad was happy to participate in the fifth season. "I am pleased to see Tadhamon in the final for the first time and hope to give a performance that enables us to win the title," she said.
Alaa Al-Shammari said Fatat have reached the final for the third consecutive time. "We are ready for the competition and seek to win the title," she said, adding "we were able to maintain our concentration during the season." Shammari wished both teams good luck.