Three draws mark First Division handball opener as Safa takes early lead
The Saudi First Division Handball League kicked off with three draws, while Safa claimed the top spot after defeating Abha.
Key Takeaways
AIThe first round of the 2026-2027 Saudi First Division Handball League began with three out of four matches ending in draws.
Safa secured the only victory of the round, defeating Abha 29-16 to take the early lead at the top of the standings.
The match between Thuqbah and Al-Jeel ended 24-24, while Taraji drew 19-19 with Al-Hidaya, and Salam and Al-Rawda finished 22-22.
With these results, Safa leads the table with two points. Thuqbah, Al-Jeel, Salam, Al-Rawda, Taraji, and Al-Hidaya share second to seventh place with one point each, while Abha remains at the bottom with no points.