Arab Times

Ticket sales kick off, Kuwait Olympic team ‘gears up’ for the AFC U-23 Cup

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DOHA, April 13: Director of the Kuwait Olympic team, Jarrah AlAteeqi, shared insights into the team’s rigorous training regimen at Qatar University stadiums in anticipati­on of the AFC U-23 Cup finals, set to take place in Qatar from April 15 to May 3.

Kuwait is in Group D alongside Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Malaysia. Kuwait Olympic team is channeling its energies under the guidance of administra­tive and technical staff. Al-Ateeqi highlighte­d the players’ dedication to adhering to instructio­ns and their eagerness to showcase stellar performanc­es to delight fans during the tournament.

Expressing optimism, Al-Ateeqi voiced aspiration­s for the team’s success and urged fervent support from fans throughout the event. With 16 teams vying for supremacy, the top three will secure direct qualificat­ion for the 2024 Paris Olympics, while the fourth-placed team will contend in the global playoff.

Portuguese national team coach, Emilio Peixe, curated a 25-player roster, featuring talents such as Talal Al-Qaisi, Fahd Al-Fadhli, and Saleh Al-Mahtab. However, two players are slated for exclusion by the Blues’ technical staff prior to the tournament kick-off.

Meanwhile, the organizing committee for the AFC U-23 Cup unveiled ticket sales for the much-anticipate­d matches. Available in digital format, tickets afford fans access to the enthrallin­g continenta­l event’s matchups.

Group stage match tickets start at 15 Qatari riyals and can be acquired via the official Hayya to Qatar mobile applicatio­n. Internatio­nal fans can also purchase tickets through the same platform.

Emphasizin­g exclusivit­y, the committee noted that possession of the “Hayya” card is not obligatory for stadium entry, with special provisions in place for individual­s with disabiliti­es. Requests for disability-specific tickets can be made by emailing accessibil­ity@hayya.qa.

 ?? ?? Kuwaiti players take a break after an intense training session.
Kuwaiti players take a break after an intense training session.

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