Three matches were held today, Sunday, in the Libyan Handball League for the teams of the second group, resulting in Al-Hilal’s victory over Qaryounes with a score of 31 – 23.
In another match, the game between Al-Nasr and Al-Ahli Benghazi ended in a 28-28 draw.
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Finally, Al-Najma returned from the city of Al-Bayda with a victory over its host Al-Akhdar with a score of 31 – 30.
Libyan Handball League
The Libyan Handscall League is the top professional handball competition in Libya, organized by the Libyan Handball Federation. It was established to develop the sport nationally and has faced disruptions due to the country’s political instability and conflict since the 2011 civil war.
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal is a historic Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Riyadh, founded in 1957. It is one of Asia’s most successful clubs, with numerous domestic and continental titles, including a record four AFC Champions League trophies. The club’s name, meaning “The Crescent” in Arabic, reflects its deep cultural roots and its status as a major institution in Saudi and Middle Eastern sports.
Qaryounes
Qaryounes, also known as the Great Mosque of Kairouan, is a historic Islamic site in Tunisia founded in 670 CE. It is one of the oldest and most important mosques in the Islamic world, serving as a major center for religious scholarship and architectural influence in North Africa.
Al-Nasr
Al-Nasr is a district in Gaza City, Palestine, historically known for its bustling market and residential areas. Its name, meaning “The Victory,” reflects a broader cultural sentiment, though the area has faced significant damage during recent conflicts in the region.
Al-Ahli Benghazi
Al-Ahli Benghazi is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1947. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically serving as a significant cultural and social institution in the city of Benghazi.
Al-Najma
“Al-Najma” is a historic neighborhood in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, known for being part of the UNESCO-listed Jeddah Historic District (Al-Balad). Its history is tied to the old city’s growth as a major Red Sea port, featuring traditional coral-stone houses with distinctive *rawashin* (wooden lattice windows) built by wealthy merchants. The area’s name, which means “The Star,” reflects its cultural significance within the ancient urban fabric.
Al-Bayda
Al-Bayda is a city in northeastern Libya, historically known as one of the country’s earliest modern planned cities, founded during the Ottoman era in the mid-19th century. It later served as the capital of the Kingdom of Libya from 1963 to 1969 under King Idris I. The city is also notable for its location in the Green Mountains region and its University of Omar Al-Mukhtar.
Al-Akhdar
Al-Akhdar, also known as the Green Mountain, is a prominent mountain range in northeastern Libya, forming part of the Jebel Akhdar plateau. Historically, it was a fertile and strategic region for ancient Greek colonies like Cyrene and later a center for resistance during the Italian colonization in the early 20th century. Today, it is known for its relatively lush vegetation, archaeological sites, and distinctive cultural heritage within the surrounding desert landscape.
