HANDBALL – DEFENDING champions Barbar and perennial title challengers Al Ahli both claimed narrow victories last night as gameweek six got underway in the 2026-27 Khalid bin Hamad Bahrain Handball League.
Barbar dug deep to battle past Tubli 22-21, while Ahli needed to do the same as they eked out a 31-30 win against Al Shabab. Both games were played at the Bahrain Handball Federation Arena in Um Al Hassam Sports Complex. With those results, Barbar maintained their unbeaten record in six games as they climbed to first place with 18 points, while Ahli rose to second on the table with 17 points following their fifth win.
League action continues tonight and tomorrow. This evening, Al Ettihad take on Al Ettifaq at 5.30pm followed by Tadhamun going up against Al Dair at 7.15pm.
Tomorrow, Al Najma will face off with Samaheej to wrap up the league’s sixth round.
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