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Arab Times
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Otaibi hails Kuwait's success at the Arab Shooting and Archery Championships
KUWAIT CITY, May 5: President of the Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations, Duaij Al-Otaibi, praised the exceptional achievements of Kuwait's male and female shooters at the recent Arab Shotgun and Air Rifle Championships in Egypt and the 14th Arab Archery Championship in Tunisia. After an official ceremony honoring the national team, Al-Otaibi highlighted the athletes' impressive haul: 13 medals in Egypt (7 gold and 6 bronze) and 5 medals in Tunisia (3 silver and 2 bronze). He attributed the success to the unwavering support of Kuwait's political leadership, noting that shooting in Kuwait proudly hosts prestigious events such as His Highness the Amir's Grand International Championship and opens its season with the annual His Highness the Crown Prince Championship. He emphasized that such royal patronage has played a vital role in the remarkable progress of the sport. Al-Otaibi also expressed gratitude for the continued backing from Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and the Public Authority for Sports. He reaffirmed the Federation's commitment to building on this momentum in future competitions. He added that what makes this achievement particularly special is the emergence of several young and promising shooters who contributed to the medal tally—an encouraging sign for the future of Kuwaiti shooting. He congratulated all the athletes who triumphed in the two tournaments. Meanwhile, Obaid Al-Osaimi, Secretary-General of the Kuwait Shooting Federation, echoed these sentiments, stating that the recognition motivates shooters to strive for greater success in upcoming events. He dedicated the victories to Kuwait's leadership and the entire shooting community. Al-Osaimi also noted that the Federation is diligently preparing the national team for future championships, crediting the efforts of the coaching, administrative, and technical staff in supporting athletes to excel on the international stage.
Arab Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Arab Shooting Championship a key step toward 2028 Olympics: Al-Otaibi
CAIRO, April 24: Engineer Duaij Al-Otaibi, President of both the Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations, highlighted the vital role of the ongoing Arab Shooting Championship in Cairo, set to continue until May 1, in preparing Arab marksmen for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Al-Otaibi expressed his pride in attending the prestigious event, stating, 'It is a great honor to be here in Egypt, the heartbeat of the Arab world, to participate in this significant sporting gathering that symbolizes unity, brotherhood, and noble competition.' He emphasized that the championship transcends sport, saying, 'This event is a powerful message of unity. Sports bring people together, and when Arabs come together on one land, we unite in love, peace, and ambition.' Al-Otaibi also acknowledged the unwavering support for sports in Kuwait, generously provided by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He noted the Federation's commitment to hosting key tournaments, including the successful event held in Kuwait last November under the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. 'This current championship in Egypt reflects our continued dedication to excellence,' he added. Al-Otaibi also announced that another major shooting event will be hosted by the Moroccan Shooting Federation this coming September in the city of Tangier. Concluding his remarks, Al-Otaibi wished all teams success and progress, stating, 'May this championship mark another step forward in the growth and global recognition of Arab shooting sports.'
