Tripoli, January 21, 2025 – The Misrata Sports Hall will host the capital derby next Sunday as part of the handball league competitions. The Libyan Handball Federation has decided to move the match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli Tripoli, part of the third round of the league, to the Misrata Hall.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 PM (16:00).
In a related context, the Al-Jazeera team will face the Olympic team next Monday, also at 4:00 PM, at the Zuwara Sports Hall.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra).
Misrata Sports Hall
Misrata Sports Hall is a major indoor arena located in the Libyan city of Misrata. It was constructed in the 1980s and has since served as a central venue for sporting events, concerts, and large public gatherings. The hall notably played a significant role as a humanitarian shelter and field hospital during the 2011 Libyan Civil War.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad is a historic sports and cultural club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Saudi Arabia and Asia, with a rich history of domestic and continental championships. The club’s name, meaning “The Union,” reflects its origins in bringing together local youth groups.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1954 in the capital city of Tripoli. Historically, it is one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, having won numerous national championships and serving as a significant cultural and social institution for its supporters.
Al-Jazeera
Al-Jazeera is a major Arabic-language news and media network headquartered in Doha, Qatar. It was launched in 1996 with the support of the Qatari government, aiming to provide an independent news voice in the region, and it quickly gained international prominence for its coverage, particularly during the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.
Olympic team
The Olympic team represents a nation’s athletes in the modern Olympic Games, which were revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin. Its history is tied to the ancient Greek tradition of the Olympic truce and the modern ideal of international unity through sport.
Zuwara Sports Hall
Zuwara Sports Hall is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the coastal city of Zuwara, Libya. It was constructed to serve as a major venue for local and regional sporting events, cultural gatherings, and community activities, reflecting the city’s investment in public infrastructure.
