Al-Duhail Sports Club ( Arabic : نادي الدحيل الرياضي ), formerly Lekhwiya SC , is a Qatari sports club , best known for its football team , which plays in the Qatar Stars League . The club is based in the Duhail district in the city of Doha and plays its home games at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium . It is the first team in Qatari football to win the first division title on its debut season.
60-538: In April 2017, it was announced that the club would take over El Jaish SC and merge with it following the 2016–17 Qatar Stars League and be known as Al-Duhail Sports Club in a rebranding of Lekhwiya SC. The club was founded as Al-Shorta Doha and in 2009 was renamed Lekhwiya. Lekhwiya Club has the biggest financial budget in Qatar. Upon the club's reformation, it was entered into the Qatari 2nd Division . It came fourth in
120-488: A 6-metre (20 ft) zone where only the defending goalkeeper is allowed; goals must be scored by throwing the ball from outside the zone or while "diving" into it. The sport is usually played indoors, but outdoor variants exist in the forms of field handball , Czech handball (which were more common in the past) and beach handball . The game is fast and high-scoring: professional teams now typically score between 20 and 35 goals each, though lower scores were not uncommon until
180-412: A decreasing chance of success: The third wave evolves into the normal offensive play when all defenders not only reach the zone, but gain their accustomed positions. Some teams then substitute specialised offence players. However, this implies that these players must play in the defence should the opposing team be able to switch quickly to offence. The latter is another benefit for fast playing teams. If
240-427: A diving attacking player passes to another diving teammate. Handball is played on a court 40 by 20 metres (131 ft 3 in × 65 ft 7 in), with a goal in the centre of each end. The goals are surrounded by a near-semicircular area, called the zone or the crease, defined by a line six metres from the goal. A dashed near-semicircular line nine metres from the goal marks the free-throw line. Each line on
300-456: A fast break is now being treated with a red card; as does any deliberate intent to injure opponents. A red-carded player has to leave the playing area completely. A player who is disqualified may be substituted with another player after the two-minute penalty is served. A coach or official can also be penalized progressively. Any coach or official who receives a two-minute suspension will have to pull out one of their players for two minutes; however,
360-530: A few decades ago. Body contact is permitted for the defenders trying to stop the attackers from approaching the goal. No protective equipment is mandated, but players may wear soft protective bands, pads and mouth guards. The modern set of rules was published in 1917 by Karl Schelenz , Max Heiser, and Erich Konigh, on 29 October in Berlin , which is seen as the date of birth of the sport. The rules have had several revisions since. The first official handball match
420-428: A free throw for the other team. Other offensive infractions that result in a turnover include charging and setting an illegal screen. Carrying the ball into the six-metre zone results either in ball possession by the goalkeeper (by attacker) or turnover (by defender). Only the goalkeepers are allowed to move freely within the goal perimeter, although they may not cross the goal perimeter line while carrying or dribbling
480-521: A match against Al Khor and won their third league title in the first season at the new stadium. in April 2017 the club announced that they would take over El Jaish SC and rebranded the club into Al-Duhail SC. At the end of the 2017–2018 Season the Club became the first club to hold all three domestic Titles the league , Qatar Cup and Emir Cup . In 2024, it was one of the teams invited to take part in
540-635: A result were not declared as the champions of the league. It was promoted to the first division, the Stars League, the first year after it was made eligible. The club also had participations in other sports, most notably in handball where its team has previously achieved 3rd place in both the GCC Handball Championship and the Asian Club Handball Championship . In April 2017, it was announced that
600-404: A timeout only for lengthy delays, such as a change of the goalkeeper. Since 2012, teams can call 3 team timeouts per game (up to two per half), which last one minute each. This right may only be invoked by the team in possession of the ball. Team representatives must show a green card marked with a black T on the timekeeper's desk. The timekeeper then immediately interrupts the game by sounding
660-528: A way that the team players are confined between them. They stand diagonally aligned so that each can observe one side line. Depending on their positions, one is called court referee and the other goal referee . These positions automatically switch on ball turnover. They physically exchange their positions approximately every 10 minutes (long exchange), and change sides every five minutes (short exchange). The IHF defines 18 hand signals for quick visual communication with players and officials. The signal for warning
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#1732776303710720-438: Is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper ) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the opposing team. A standard match consists of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team that scores more goals wins. Modern handball is played on a court of 40 by 20 metres (131 by 66 ft), with a goal in the middle of each end. The goals are surrounded by
780-434: Is accompanied by a yellow card . A disqualification for the game is indicated by a red card , followed by a blue card if the disqualification will be accompanied by a report. The referees also use whistle blows to indicate infractions or to restart the play. The referees are supported by a scorekeeper and a timekeeper who attend to formal things such as keeping track of goals and suspensions, or starting and stopping
840-547: Is allowed to enter the playing court without the permission of the referees. The ball is spherical and must be made either of leather or a synthetic material. It is not allowed to have a shiny or slippery surface. As the ball is intended to be operated by a single hand, its official sizes vary depending on age and gender of the participating teams. The referees may award a special throw to a team. This usually happens after certain events such as scored goals, off-court balls, turnovers and timeouts. All of these special throws require
900-414: Is faster, it is the preferred method of attack), as long as during each dribble the hand contacts only the top of the ball. Therefore, carrying is completely prohibited, and results in a turnover. After the dribble is picked up, the player has the right to another three seconds or three steps. The ball must then be passed or shot, as further holding or dribbling will result in a double dribble turnover and
960-407: Is made on mutual agreement during a short timeout; or, in case of punishments, the more severe of the two comes into effect. The referees are obliged to make their decisions "on the basis of their observations of facts". Their judgements are final and can be appealed against only if not in compliance with the rules. Officials can look to TV replays, as needed. The referees position themselves in such
1020-438: Is neither player nor substitute. One official must be the designated representative who is usually the team manager . Since 2012, representatives can call up to 3 team timeouts (up to twice per half), and may address the scorekeeper, timekeeper, and referees (before that, it was once per half); overtime and shootouts are considered extensions of the second half. Other officials typically include physicians or managers. No official
1080-465: Is rare, there are numerous descriptions of ball games being played where players throw the ball to one another; sometimes this is done in order to avoid interception by a player on the opposing team. Such games were played widely and served as both a form of exercise and a social event. There is evidence of ancient Roman women playing a version of handball called expulsim ludere . There are records of handball-like games in medieval France , and among
1140-433: Is the number of players defending at the goal line and m the number of players defending more offensive. Exceptions are the 3:2:1 defense and n+m formation (e.g. 5+1), where m players defend some offensive player in man coverage (instead of the usual zone coverage). Attacks are played with all court players on the side of the defenders. Depending on the speed of the attack, one distinguishes between three attack waves with
1200-577: The 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal . Due to its popularity in the region, the Eastern European countries that refined the event became the dominant force in the sport when it was reintroduced. The International Handball Federation organised the men's world championship in 1938 and every four (sometimes three) years from World War II to 1995. Since the 1995 world championship in Iceland,
1260-523: The 2012 AFC Champions League . They won their first match against Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia , with Nam Tae-Hee scoring the only goal and also scoring the first-ever goal for Lekhwiya in any regional competition. In the 2011–12 Qatar Stars League season , Lekhwiya retained the league title with two games left to be played. They inaugurated a new stadium Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium , also known as Lekhwiya Sports Stadium, on February 15, 2013, in
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#17327763037101320-441: The 2013 AFC Champions League . After a poor start to the 2013 Champions League, El Jaish won 3 of its 4 last group stage games to emerge as the groups runners-up, setting up a Round of 16 tie against Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia. They were eliminated after losing 0–2 in the away game and 1–3 on aggregate. In 2013, El Jaish were involved in the controversial case of Zahir Belounis not being granted an exit visa over his dispute with
1380-814: The Inuit in Greenland , in the Middle Ages . By the 19th century, there existed similar games of håndbold from Denmark , házená in the Czech Republic , handbol in Ukraine , and torball in Germany . The team handball game of today was codified at the end of the 19th century in northern Europe : primarily in Denmark , Germany , Norway , and Sweden . The first written set of team handball rules
1440-516: The 6-metre (20 ft) and 9-metre (30 ft) lines to form a wall; the 5–1, when one of the players cruises outside the 9-metre (30 ft) perimeter, usually targeting the center forwards while the other 5 line up on the 6-metre (20 ft) line; and the less common 4–2 when there are two such defenders out front. Very fast teams will also try a 3–3 formation which is close to a switching man-to-man style. The formations vary greatly from country to country, and reflect each country's style of play. 6–0
1500-399: The attacking team does not make sufficient progress (eventually releasing a shot on goal), the referees can call passive play (since 1995, the referee gives an advance warning by holding one hand high, signalling that the attacking team should release a shot soon), turning control over to the other team. A shot on goal or an infringement leading to a yellow card or two-minute penalty will mark
1560-480: The ball. Similarly, violation of the zone by a defending player is penalized only if they do so in order to gain an advantage in defending. Outside of one long edge of the court to both sides of the middle line are the substitution areas for each team. Team officials, substitutes, and suspended players must wait within this area. A team's area is the same side as the goal the team is defending; during halftime, substitution areas are swapped. Any player entering or leaving
1620-407: The ball. Within the zone, they are allowed to touch the ball with all parts of their bodies, including their feet, with a defensive aim (for other actions, they are subject to the same restrictions as the court players). The goalkeepers may participate in the normal play of their teammates. A regular court player may substitute for the goalkeeper if a team elects to use this scheme in order to outnumber
1680-409: The beams visible from the playing court must be painted alternatingly in two contrasting colors which both have to contrast against the background. The colors on both goals must be the same. Each goal must feature a net. This must be fastened in such a way that a ball thrown into the goal does not leave or pass the goal under normal circumstances. If necessary, a second net may be clasped to the back of
1740-404: The buzzer to stop the clock. Before 2012, teams were allowed only one timeout per half. For the purpose of calling timeouts, overtime and shootouts are extensions of the second half. A handball match is adjudicated by two equal referees. Some national bodies allow games with only a single referee in special cases like illness on short notice. Should the referees disagree on any occasion, a decision
1800-491: The clock, respectively. They also keep an eye on the benches and notify the referees on substitution errors. Their desk is located between the two substitution areas. Each team consists of seven players on court and seven substitute players on the bench. One player on the court must be the designated goalkeeper, differing in his clothing from the rest of the court players. Substitution of players can be done in any number and at any time during game play. An exchange takes place over
1860-468: The club over unpaid wages. Lekhwiya SC announced that they have taken over the club in April 2017 and the club dissolved in July 2017 while Lekhwiya got rebranded into Al-Duhail SC. Note: AFC Champions League Last update: May 24, 2013 Last updated: May 2012 Source: El Jaish Team handball Handball (also known as team handball , European handball or Olympic handball )
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1920-511: The club would be taken over by Lekhwiya SC following the 2016–17 Qatar Stars League , and merge into Lekhwiya SC which would be rebranded as Al-Duhail SC . El Jaish SC was officially established in 2011 after spending several seasons in the second division without being eligible for promotion. In its first season in the Qatar Stars League , El Jaish finished second, just two points behind champions Lekhwiya , and qualified for
1980-574: The club. Source: Lekhwiya Source: Al Raya Source: Source: AFC Champions League El Jaish SC El-Jaish Sports Club ( Arabic : نادي الجيش الرياضي ) was a Qatari multi-sports club from 2011 to 2017, based in the Al-Duhail area of Doha . The association football team played in the Qatar Stars League . The team won the Qatargas League prior to 2011, but were not eligible for promotion and as
2040-487: The competition has been held every two years. The women's world championship has been held since 1957. The IHF also organizes women's and men's junior world championships. By July 2009, the IHF listed 166 member federations – approximately 795,000 teams and 19 million players. The rules are laid out in the IHF's set of rules, most recently published in 2015. Two teams of seven players (six court players plus one goalkeeper) take
2100-431: The court and attempt to score points by putting the game ball into the opposing team's goal. In handling the ball, players are subject to the following restrictions: Notable scoring opportunities can occur when attacking players jump into the goal area. For example, an attacking player may catch a pass while launching toward the inside of the goal area, and then shoot or pass before touching the floor. Doubling occurs when
2160-422: The court is part of the area it encompasses; the centre line belongs to both halves at the same time. The goals are two metres high and three metres wide. They must be securely bolted either to the floor or the wall behind. The goal posts and the crossbar must be made out of the same material (e.g., wood or aluminium ) and feature a quadratic cross section with sides of 8 cm (3 in). The three sides of
2220-411: The defending players. Prior to 2015, this court player became the designated goalkeeper on the court and had to wear some vest or bib the same color as the goalkeeper's shirt to be identified as such. A rule change meant to make the game more offensive now allows any player to substitute for the goalkeeper without becoming a designated goalkeeper. The new rule resembles the one used in ice hockey. This rule
2280-967: The first installment of the Equality Cup . Lekhwiya's stadium began construction in 2011. The first phase was completed in May 2012. The stadium was officially inaugurated on February 15, 2013, with the first match played being a Qatar Stars League fixture against Al Khor . The official seating capacity is 10,000, it is located in the ISF area of Doha . Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Last updated: 23 December 2022 Source: https://www.duhailsc.qa/main-team/ Last update: 2 November 2024. Players whose names are in bold are still active with
2340-410: The goalkeeper is treated as an ordinary court player, and has to follow court players' rules; holding or tackling an opponent player outside the area risks a direct disqualification. The goalkeeper may not return to the area with the ball. Passing to one's own goalkeeper results in a turnover. Each team is allowed to have a maximum of four team officials seated on the benches. An official is anybody who
2400-437: The knee. As in several other team sports, a distinction is made between catching and dribbling . A player who is in possession of the ball may stand stationary for only three seconds, and may take only three steps. They must then either shoot, pass, or dribble the ball. Taking more than three steps at any time is considered travelling, and results in a turnover. A player may dribble as many times as they want (though, since passing
2460-449: The league on its first year before winning the next season in 2010. In the club's first season in the Qatar Stars League , Lekhwiya finished at the top of the standings to win the 2010–11 Qatar Stars League . It was the first league title in the club's history. They also managed to reach the final of the 2010 Sheikh Jassem Cup , losing in the final to Al-Arabi . Their official debut in a continental competition came on March 7, 2012, in
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2520-431: The net on the inside. The goals are surrounded by the crease, also called the zone. This area is delineated by two quarter circles with a radius of six metres around the far corners of each goal post and a connecting line parallel to the goal line. Only the defending goalkeeper is allowed inside this zone. However, court players may catch and touch the ball in the air within it as long as the player starts their jump outside
2580-612: The official guidelines. If a decision must be reached in a particular match (e.g., in a tournament) and it ends in a draw after regular time, there are at maximum two overtimes, each consisting of two straight 5-minute periods with a one-minute break in between. If these does not decide the game either, then the winning team is determined in a penalty shootout (best-of-five rounds; if still tied, extra rounds are added until one team wins). The referees may call timeout according to their sole discretion; typical reasons are injuries, suspensions, or court cleaning. Penalty throws should trigger
2640-436: The officials' decisions, will normally risk a yellow card. If the suspended player protests further, does not walk straight off the court to the bench, or if the referee deems the tempo deliberately slow, that player risks a double yellow card. Illegal substitution (outside of the dedicated area, or if the replacement player enters too early) is prohibited; if they do, they risk a yellow card. Players are typically referred to by
2700-533: The play must cross the substitution line which is part of the side line and extends 4.5 metres (15 ft) from the middle line to the team's side. A standard match has two 30-minute halves with a 10- or 15-minute (major Championships/Olympics) halftime intermission. At half-time, teams switch sides of the court as well as benches. For youths, the length of the halves is reduced—25 minutes at ages 12 to 15, and 20 minutes at ages 8 to 11; though national federations of some countries may differ in their implementation from
2760-404: The play with a throw from within the zone ("goalkeeper throw"). In a penalty shot or directly taken free throw, throwing the ball against the head of a goalkeeper who is not moving will lead to a direct disqualification ("red card"). Hitting a non-moving goalkeeper's head out of regular play will lead to a two-minute suspension as long as the player threw without obstruction. Outside of own D-zone,
2820-425: The player is not the one punished, and can be substituted in again, as the penalty consists of the team playing with one fewer player than the opposing team. After referees award the ball to the opponents for whatever reason, the player currently in possession of the ball has to lay it down quickly, or risk a two-minute suspension. Also, gesticulating or verbally questioning the referee's order, as well as arguing with
2880-462: The positions they are playing. The positions are always denoted from the view of the respective goalkeeper, so that a defender on the right opposes an attacker on the left. However, not all of the following positions may be occupied depending on the formation or potential suspensions. Sometimes, the offense uses formations with two pivot players. There are many variations in defensive formations. Usually, they are described as n:m formations, where n
2940-408: The referee can forego the warning for an immediate two-minute suspension. Players are warned once before given a yellow card; they risk being red-carded if they receive three two-minute suspensions. A red card results in an ejection from the game and a two-minute penalty for the team. A player may receive a red card directly for particularly rough penalties. For instance, any contact from behind during
3000-590: The rules were modified by Karl Schelenz . The first international games were played under these rules, between Germany and Austria by men in 1925 and between Germany and Austria by women in 1930. In 1926, the Congress of World Athletics (then known as the International Amateur Athletic Federation) nominated a committee to draw up international rules for field handball. The International Amateur Handball Federation
3060-409: The side, from behind a player or impeding the opponent's counterattack are all considered illegal and are subject to penalty. Any infraction that prevents a clear scoring opportunity will result in a seven-metre penalty shot. Typically the referee will give a warning yellow card for an illegal action; but, if the contact was particularly dangerous, like striking the opponent in the head, neck or throat,
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#17327763037103120-405: The start of a new attack, causing the hand to be taken down; but a shot blocked by the defense or a normal free throw will not. This rule prevents an attacking team from stalling the game indefinitely, as it is difficult to intercept a pass without at the same time conceding dangerous openings towards the goal. The usual formations of the defense are 6–0, when all the defense players line up between
3180-523: The substitution line. A prior notification of the referees is not necessary. Some national bodies, such as the Deutsche Handball Bund (DHB, "German Handball Federation"), allow substitution in junior teams only when in ball possession or during timeouts. This restriction is intended to prevent early specialization of players to offence or defence. Court players are allowed to touch the ball with any part of their bodies above and including
3240-453: The thrower to obtain a certain position, and pose restrictions on the positions of all other players. Sometimes the execution must wait for a whistle blow by the referee. Penalties are given to players, in progressive format, for fouls that require more punishment than just a free-throw. Actions directed mainly at the opponent and not the ball (such as reaching around, holding, pushing, tripping, and jumping into opponent) as well as contact from
3300-421: The zone and releases the ball before they land (landing inside the perimeter is allowed in this case as long as the ball has been released). If a player without the ball contacts the ground inside the goal perimeter, or the line surrounding the perimeter, they must take the most direct path out of it. However, should a player cross the zone in an attempt to gain an advantage (e.g., better position) their team cedes
3360-811: Was added at the 1976 Summer Olympics . The International Handball Federation was formed in 1946 and, as of 2016 , has 197 member federations. The sport is most popular in Europe, and European countries have won all medals but one in the men's world championships since 1938. In the women's world championships , only two non-European countries have won the title: South Korea and Brazil. The game also enjoys popularity in East Asia , North Africa and parts of South America . Games similar to handball were played in Ancient Greece and are represented on amphorae and stone carvings. Although detailed textual reference
3420-610: Was first used in the women's world championship in December 2015 and has since been used by the men's European championship in January 2016 and by both genders in the Olympic tournament in 2016. This rule change has led to a drastic increase of empty net goals . If either goalkeeper deflects the ball over the outer goal line, their team stays in possession of the ball, in contrast to other sports like football . The goalkeeper resumes
3480-664: Was formed in 1928 and later the International Handball Federation was formed in 1946. Men's field handball was played at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. During the next several decades, indoor handball flourished and evolved in the Scandinavian countries. The sport re-emerged onto the world stage as men's team handball for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich . Women's team handball was added at
3540-582: Was played in 1917 in Germany. Karl Schelenz modified the rules in 1919. The first international games were played (under these rules) with men in 1925 (between Germany and Belgium) and with women in 1930 (between Germany and Austria). Men's handball was first played at the Olympics in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin outdoors, and the next time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich indoors; handball has been an Olympic sport since then. Women's handball
3600-487: Was published in 1906 by the Danish gym teacher, lieutenant and Olympic medalist Holger Nielsen from Ordrup grammar school, north of Copenhagen . The modern set of rules was published by Max Heiser, Karl Schelenz , and Erich Konigh in 1917 on 29 October in Berlin , Germany; this day is therefore seen as the "date of birth" of the sport. The first official handball match was played on 2 December 1917 in Berlin. In 1919
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