
Saudi Arabia concludes West Asian Laser-Run Cup with 12 medals
Kuwait: The Saudi Arabian Modern Pentathlon National Team delivered a strong performance at the West Asian Laser-Run Cup, securing a total of 12 medals.
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In all, the team took two golds, four silvers, and six bronzes at the championship, which was hosted by Kuwait with the participation of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq, Bahrain, Syria, and Lebanon.
The president of the West Asian Modern Pentathlon Federation, Hussein Al-Abdulwahab, awarded the winners and praised the high level of competition at what marks the inaugural edition of the West Asian Laser-Run series.
The Saudi team was represented by 15 male and female athletes across various age categories.
Abdulrahman Al-Enazi claimed gold in the under-19 category. Thamer Masoud won gold in the under-17 category, with teammate Wissam Bakri earning bronze.
In the under-15 girls' section, Lamar Al-Sharari took silver, and Fatimah Al-Saiari secured bronze.
Bayan Al-Saiari won silver in the under-17 category, and Rimas Al-Zubaidi earned bronze.
Hadeel Al-Qousi, meanwhile, claimed bronze in the women's open category, while Mohammed Bahetham took bronze in the men's.
In the team competitions, Saudi Arabia added bronze in the under-15 boys' team contest, silver in the men's open team category, and silver in the women's open team category.
Al-Abdulwahab congratulated all medalists and praised the remarkable efforts of the athletes and teams. He expressed optimism for the future of the sport in the region, stating that this event sets a strong foundation for the continued development of Laser-Run and modern pentathlon in West Asia.
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