Behbehani stars for Kuwait with gold and silver in Luxembourg
Behbehani secured the gold medal in the individual parallel bars event and added a silver in the vault (jumping table) competition, the Federation said in a statement.
Kuwait Gymnastics Federation Secretary General Abdul Latif Murad noted that Behbehani's participation in the tournament is part of a comprehensive training and preparation plan developed in coordination with the Kuwait Olympic Committee. The goal is to gear up for the upcoming international championships.
Murad explained that the year-long preparation program includes intensive training camps and participation in various global tournaments to enhance the athlete's skills across all apparatuses. He also commended Behbehani's performance and extended his appreciation to the Public Authority for Sports and the Kuwait Olympic Committee for their continued support.
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