Kuwait Olympic team begins training for West Asian U-23 Championship
Al-Atiqi confirmed that the Olympic delegation will depart for Muscat on March 13 to continue its training camp ahead of the tournament.
He added that the draw placed Kuwait in Group Four alongside the Jordanian team. The group winner will face the winner of Group Three in the next round, while the runners-up will also compete against each other.
Al-Atiqi emphasized that the West Asian Championship is a crucial part of the team's preparation for the Asian Cup qualifiers, scheduled for September. He expressed his hopes for the Blues' success in the upcoming challenges.
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