Sheikh Khaled Al-Badr congratulates Kuwaiti swimmer for winning gold in Greece
KUWAIT CITY, March 22: The President of the Kuwait Aquatics Federation Sheikh Khaled Al-Badr Al-Sabah congratulated Kuwaiti swimmer Khaled Al-Otaibi for winning the gold medal in the 400m individual medley at the International Championships in Greece, and securing qualification for the World Championships to be held in Singapore.
In a press release, Sheikh Khaled Al-Bader praised the positive atmosphere at the tournament and the great efforts exerted by the technical and administrative staff of the age-group teams to properly prepare athletes for the upcoming World Championship qualifiers.
He emphasized that the Kuwait Aquatics Federation is committed to providing full support and overcoming any challenges faced by both male and female athletes, particularly the youth, who represent the future of aquatics in Kuwait.
Sheikh Khaled Al-Badr highlighted that the Kuwait Aquatics Federation is making steady progress toward achieving accomplishments for Kuwait.
He affirmed the importance of collaborating with relevant authorities, particularly the Public Authority for Sports, to ensure the necessary resources are provided for training and qualifying national teams. This will help them succeed in Gulf, Arab, continental, and international sports competitions.
Sheikh Khaled Al-Badr highlighted the guidance of the political leadership in prioritizing sports and athletes in Kuwait, and in tackling obstacles that hinder their success, with the ultimate goal of raising the Kuwaiti flag on prestigious sports podiums.
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