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In the 1982-83 season, Al Rayyan achieved the impossible by winning all domestic championships in all age groups, which was 9 titles in one season. By then, the first team composed of legends like
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Over the years, Al Rayyan built a strong team, thanks to then administrator of the club, Ali bin Saeed, who also received assistance from Hassan Abou El Fadl and the team captain, Mousa Reza. Ali bin Saeed, a
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since 1962, before Al Rayyan was officially founded. In 1978, the team was officially formed, and was then overseen by
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Emirates for 15 years, now played handball professionally and was recruited to the club along with his brothers
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