Al Duhail win Qatar League title

DOHA: Al Duhail edged Al Khor 29-28 in their final-round match to win the Qatar Handball League title at the Al Duhail Indoor Hall 2 on Sunday evening.

Al Wakrah were leading the rankings with 45 points before the 18th and final round of the League while Al Duhail were occupying the second spot with 44 points. Al Arabi were in the third spot with a point below Al Duhail, making the final round a thrilling three-way battle for the prestigious title.

However, Al Duhail’s victory and Al Wakrah’s 25-28 defeat against Al Arabi meant the hosts sealed the title. Al Wakrah had to finish third while Al Arabi signed off with second position after earning 43 points.

Earlier, Al Gharafa beat Al Shamal 32-26 to finish in fourth place on Saturday while Al Rayyan defeated Al Sadd 26-17 to finish fifth. Al Ahli finished sixth following a 37-19 win over Qatar SC.