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Arab Times
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait paragliding team earns bronze at GCC Beach Games
MUSCAT, April 8: The Kuwait paragliding team clinched the bronze medal in the team precision takeoff and landing category at the 3rd Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Beach Games, held in Muscat, Oman. The team earned a total of 3,925 points, following a competitive showing by the Omani team, which won gold, and the UAE team, which secured silver. The bronze medal was secured by athletes Ahmed Al-Mas, Talal Al-Mutawa, Ibrahim Al-Rashoud, and Mohammed Al-Dosari, who competed fiercely over two days of challenges at North Hail Beach. Ahmed Al-Shallahi, Chairman of the Kuwait Air Sports Club, praised the team's performance, emphasizing the importance of participating in regional and international events to enhance players' technical skills and sporting experience. He also highlighted how such Gulf tournaments help promote unity and cooperation among GCC nations while developing beach sports to meet global standards. The paragliding team began its campaign last Saturday, competing in six total rounds—three on each day—before ultimately securing its place on the podium. Meanwhile, the Kuwait sailing team continued its participation in the tournament for the fourth straight day at Al-Moj Marina in North Hail, taking part in various categories, including ILCA 6 (youth and girls), ILCA 7 (youth), and the Optimist competition, along with the "Ebtesmat" class for children. Earlier in the tournament, the Kuwait sailing team also brought home a bronze medal in the Optimist team race. The quartet of Ali Enki, Hamad Al-Masoud, Bader Bu Hamad, and Abdulaziz Al-Mansour claimed third place, marking Kuwait's first medal in this year's competition.
Arab Times
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Bronze for Kuwait as GCC Beach Games kick off
MUSCAT, April 6: The third edition of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Beach Games officially kicked off in Muscat, Oman, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Shihab Al Said. The opening ceremony was held at the scenic Lake Theater in Qurum Natural Park and welcomed over 330 athletes, including 65 representing Kuwait. The multi-sport event runs until April 11. The ceremony was attended by prominent sports officials, including Sheikh Fahad Al-Nasser, President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, and Sheikh Khaled Al-Badr Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwaiti and Asian Aquatics Federations. Kuwaiti sailor Amina Shah proudly carried the national flag during the athletes' parade, accompanied by members of the administrative delegation and team players. Kuwait is participating in six events: beach soccer, beach volleyball, sailing, paragliding (air sports), athletics, and the equestrian discipline of tent pegging. The Kuwait Paragliding Team—featuring Ibrahim Al-Rashoud, Ahmed Al-Mas, Mohammed Al-Dosari, and Talal Al-Mutawa—continues its competition today (Monday) with three scheduled rounds, following its first-round performance. Ahmed Al-Shallahi, Chairman of the Kuwait Air Sports Club, expressed his confidence in the team's ability to achieve strong results. He thanked the Kuwait Olympic Committee and its President, Sheikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, for their continued support and for ensuring optimal preparation and conditions for the athletes. Kuwait's national sailing team clinched a bronze medal in the Optimist team competition on the opening day. The team was comprised of Ali Anki, Hamad Al-Masoud, Bader Bu Hamad, and Abdulaziz Al-Mansour. The UAE claimed the gold medal, while the host nation, Oman, secured silver. The beach volleyball tournament draw divided the teams into four groups: Group 1: Kuwait 2, Oman 3, Qatar 1 Group 2: Kuwait 1, Oman 1, UAE 1 Group 3: Oman 2, Saudi Arabia 2, Bahrain 1 Group 4: Qatar 2, Saudi Arabia 1, Bahrain 2, Oman 4 Kuwait 1 will face UAE 1, and Kuwait 2 will take on Oman 3, with both matches scheduled for 9:00 AM at the northern Al Hail Beach courts. Kuwait's beach volleyball squad includes Taha Sadiq, Jassim Al-Sabbagh, Nawaf Al-Rashidi, and Abdulwahab Talib.
