It is highly regarded as one of the most successful national handball teams in Asia and the Arab World.

Kuwait has enjoyed great handball success at both the national and club level.

The sport is widely considered to be the national icon of Kuwait, although football is more popular among the overall population.

Kuwait is also the founding member of the Asian Handball Federation, the Asian Championship and Club Champions League.

[1] Roster for the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship.