Al Ahli down Samaheej for handball lead.

AL AHLI climbed to the top in the Bahrain Handball League following a deserving 32-20 victory over Samaheej at the Gulf Finance House Gym in Um Al Hassam.

The 13-time league champions ruled the match from the start, taking a 17-8 lead at half-time, then maintained their momentum for a 12-goal win.

It was the sixth win in seven games for Al Ahli who now share Al Shabab the lead with 19 points each but are ahead on goal difference.

Samaheej, who suffered their sixth defeat, remained second from bottom with eight points from seven matches, one ahead of Al Ettehad who are presently at the bottom of the table.

In another match, Tubli came from a 10-12 half-time deficit to clinch their third win in the competition, edging out Um Al Hassam 27-26.

Tubli jumped to sixth with 14 points while Um Al Hassam stayed in ninth position, sharing the same record of Bahrain Club with nine points each.

Youth basketball clinic

THE fourth and final event of this year's 'Youth All-Star Basketball Clinic' series will be held on December 4 and 5 at the indoor gym of Muharraq Club.

The sessions will take place between 8am and 1pm on both days.

The clinic is being facilitated by top local basketball players and coaches, headed by seasoned Arab-American player-turned-coach Zaied Alobaidi.

The event will cover the fundamental skills of the sport. It will teach young athletes the benefits of team work, discipline and a healthy lifestyle.

The clinic is open to children of all nationalities, aged seven to 18, both boys and girls. For more information, call Alobaidi on 36864470.

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