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team of

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, based in the capital city of

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. It currently competes in the

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History

The idea to form Lekhwiya's handball division began in April 2012 when the Qatar Handball Federation wanted to increase the number of teams participating in the league. Lekhwiya were presented with an opportunity to form a handball team and participate in the first division, and the president of the club, Abdullah Al Thani, accepted. Jabbes Ibrahim was selected as the first coach of the team. In April 2017, the club took over

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and rebranded the club into Al-Duhail SC.

Honours

: Winners (4): 2012–13 (as Lekhwiya), 2017–18, 2020–21, 2021–22 Amir cup 2021-22

Managerial history

* Jabbes Ibrahim (April 2012 – July 2013) * Ibrahim Budrala (July 2013 – January 2015 ) *

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(February 2015)

References

External links

Official website

Qatar Handball Federation
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