KUWAIT CITY — Businessman Fahad Abdulrahman Al-Baker is poised to present a proposal aimed at restructuring Qadsia Club’s handball department into an independent commercial entity, officials said ahead of the club’s board meeting scheduled for Sunday.

The plan, set to be reviewed by the board, outlines the creation of a new administrative and financial model intended to enhance the long-term sustainability of the club’s handball operations. Under Al-Baker’s proposed leadership, the department would operate with professional management and pursue diverse revenue streams and investment opportunities, reducing the financial reliance on the broader club.

This proposal arrives in the wake of the club’s controversial decision to disband its senior handball team, a move that has sparked concern among Qadsia supporters and the wider Kuwaiti handball community. Qadsia’s handball team has a notable record of success both domestically and internationally, making the potential dissolution a significant setback for the sport locally.

Al-Baker’s initiative seeks to preserve the team’s legacy while addressing ongoing financial challenges by separating handball’s budget and management from the club’s other activities. Supporters and sports analysts have expressed cautious optimism that this commercial-focused approach could stabilize and revitalize one of Kuwait’s prominent handball programs.

The club’s board is expected to deliberate on the proposal during Sunday’s meeting, with many viewing the outcome as a critical juncture for the future of handball at Qadsia. Beyond the club, the model could serve as a precedent for other Kuwaiti sports organizations facing financial pressure to adopt independent operational structures.

The Kuwaiti sports community is closely monitoring the developments, recognizing that the decision may influence broader strategies for managing team sports across the country’s athletic institutions.