Al-Khaleej win their first Elite Handball Cup

This is the first time that Al-Khaleej have won the championship. (SPA)
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RIYADH: Al-Khaleej won the 22nd Elite Handball Championship Cup for Adults by defeating Al-Huda 31-27 on Sunday in Damman.

This is the first time that Al-Khaleej have won the championship, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The match was competitive with the half-time score at 14-14, but Al-Khaleej took control of the game in the second half.

Al-Safa defeated Mudar 26-23 for the third-place playoff.

Fadel Al-Nimr, president of the Saudi Handball Federation, and board member Ali Al-Aliwat handed out the prizes to the winners.