Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani presents the Amir Cup champions' trophy to Al Rayyan.
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan were crowned Amir Cup handball champions for the 2025–2026 season after a dramatic 28-26 victory over Al Arabi at Duhail Sports Hall, in a final marked by a stunning comeback.
The final was attended by senior dignitaries, including Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, who presented the trophy and medals.
Al Rayyan reached the final after eliminating Al Wakrah and defending champions Al Duhail, while Al Arabi, who beat Al Sadd and Al Gharafa en route, suffered a third consecutive final defeat despite a strong season.
Al Arabi led 16-12 at half-time after controlling the opening period, but Al Rayyan produced a remarkable second-half turnaround built on resilience and sharp execution to overturn the four-goal deficit and secure their fifth title in the competition’s history.
The win ends a long wait since their last triumph in 2009-10, adding to earlier titles in 1997-98, 2000-01, 2008-09 and 2009-10, and placing them alongside the competition’s elite multiple champions.
