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Arab Times
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Public Authority for Sports commends shooting champions for Asian success
KUWAIT CITY, June 16: Public Authority for Sports has commended the impressive performance of the national shooting team, which secured seven medals — including three gold, one silver, and three bronze — at the Asian Shooting Championships held in Linfen, China. Speaking ahead of the honoring ceremony, Acting Director-General of the Public Authority for Sports Bashar Abdullah praised the team's exceptional results, attributing their success to the strategic planning and dedicated preparation of the Kuwait Shooting Federation. He emphasized the Federation's commitment to nurturing shooters and equipping them for high-level competitions. Chairman of the Kuwait Shooting Sports Club, Duaij Al-Otaibi, described the achievement as a proud moment for Kuwait. He dedicated the medals, on behalf of himself, the Board of Directors, and the champion shooters, to the country's political leadership and the people of Kuwait, stating: "These achievements by our shooters bring pride to the entire Kuwaiti shooting community." Al-Otaibi expressed optimism about future success, voicing his hope that Kuwait's male and female shooters would continue to excel and represent the country with distinction in upcoming international tournaments. Meanwhile, shooter Shahad Al-Hawal, who contributed to the team's silver medal in trap shooting, shared her joy at placing second in what she described as a highly competitive event. 'Winning second place at the Asian level is a significant achievement, especially given the strength of the participating national teams,' Al-Hawal said, adding that she looks forward to further accomplishments in the future.
Arab Times
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait shines at Asian Shooting Championships in China
LINFEN, China, June 5: The Kuwait Shooting Sports Club announced that the national shooting team claimed three medals—two gold and one bronze—at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championships in Linfen, China. The tournament features strong participation from across the continent, making this a significant achievement for Kuwaiti shooting. Duaij Al-Otaibi, head of the Kuwaiti delegation and President of the Shooting Club, confirmed that champion shooter Mansour Al-Rashidi won gold in the individual skeet competition. Fellow shooter Abdulaziz Al-Saad secured the bronze medal, while the silver went to a Malaysian competitor. In the team skeet shooting competition, the Kuwaiti trio—Abdulaziz Al-Saad, Mansour Al-Rashidi, and Abdulaziz Al-Faihan—clinched the gold medal, outperforming host nation China, which took silver, and Qatar, which earned the bronze. Al-Otaibi dedicated this victory to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the people of Kuwait. He praised the shooters' exceptional performances and expressed optimism for further medals as the championship continues through June 10. He also extended his appreciation to the Public Authority for Sports for its consistent support and commended the technical and administrative teams for their efforts in achieving these results.
