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Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait Olympic Committee celebrates ‘Blue Gymnastics'
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Olympic Committee held a reception for the champions of the Kuwait artistic gymnastics team to celebrate the achievement of the 'Blue Gymnastics' in the West Asian Championship for youth, juniors and girls categories. The tournament was recently held in the Jordanian capital Amman, during which Kuwaiti players won 32 medals; 17 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze, in a new achievement for the sport of gymnastics in Kuwait. Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah, Vice President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, praised the 'great results achieved by the Kuwaiti team in this international forum', stressing the committee's support for national teams and federations. Sheikh Mubarak Al-Faisal thanked the parents of the male and female players for their support, wishing more success for the heroes and heroines of the team in order to make more achievements and raise the name of Kuwait in all international forums. President of the Kuwait Gymnastics Federation, Fahad Al-Soula, thanked the President and members of the Kuwait Olympic Committee for their support of the Federation and its members, and thanked Sheikh Mubarak Al-Faisal for the good reception and welcome. He stressed that the Federation continues to develop the game and prepare and build national teams capable of competing and making achievements in the name of Kuwait in the sport of gymnastics with its technical and rhythmic sections, praising in this regard the support of parents of male and female players and their constant cooperation with the work of the Federation. Hessa Al-Sanea, member of the Board of Directors of the Federation and head of the Women's Committee, expressed her deep thanks and appreciation to the Olympic Committee for its interest in the heroes and heroines of the team and the wonderful achievement in the West Asian Championship, stressing that this achievement was not achieved easily but after great preparation and double efforts from the players, and great support and encouragement from their parents. Assistant Secretary of the Federation, Thaar Al-Shammari, appreciated the keenness of the Olympic Committee represented by Vice President Sheikh Mubarak Al-Faisal to receive and celebrate the team's delegation, stressing that this gesture encourages the players to exert more effort and give to continue making achievements in the name of Kuwait.
Arab Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Olympic Committee honors gymnastics team for West Asian Championship success
KUWAIT CITY, May 29: The Kuwait Olympic Committee hosted a celebratory reception for the national artistic gymnastics team in recognition of their outstanding performance at the West Asian Championships for youth, juniors, and girls, recently held in Jordan. The Kuwaiti delegation brought home an impressive 32 medals, including 17 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze, setting a new milestone for the sport in the country. The event was attended by Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Al-Nawaf, Vice President of the Olympic Committee, who congratulated the athletes and commended their exceptional results. He reaffirmed the Committee's unwavering support for national teams and the Gymnastics Federation, pledging to continue facilitating their journey toward excellence. Sheikh Mubarak also extended his gratitude to the families of the athletes for their encouragement and support, expressing his hope for the team's continued success in representing Kuwait with pride on the international stage. For his part, Fahad Al-Soula, President of the Gymnastics Federation, expressed appreciation to the Olympic Committee for its support. He emphasized the Federation's commitment to the development of gymnastics, noting ongoing efforts to build competitive national teams capable of achieving success at regional and global levels.
Kuwait Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Triumphant return of gymnastics team from West Asia
AMMAN: The artistic gymnastics team for youth, juniors and girls returned home after concluding its successful participation in the West Asian Gymnastics Championship, which was held in the Jordanian capital Amman, during which Kuwait's heroes and heroines won 32 medals, 17 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze, in a new achievement for Kuwait gymnastics. The delegation received a distinguished reception at Kuwait International Airport, led by the President of the Arab and Kuwait Gymnastics Federations, Fahad Al-Soula, the Secretary of Kuwait Federation, Abdullatif Murad, and board member and head of the women's committee, Hessa Al-Sanea, in addition to the parents of the athletes, who decorated them with bouquets of flowers upon their arrival to celebrate this outstanding achievement. Al-Soula expressed his great pride in the results achieved by Kuwait's heroes and heroines, praising the efforts and generosity of the players and all members of the technical and administrative staff of the national teams. He dedicated this achievement to the political leadership and Kuwait sports family, praising the support of the Public Authority for Sport and the Kuwait Olympic Committee and their keenness to overcome any difficulties facing the national teams. For his part, Abdullatif Murad praised this achievement, which came as a culmination of great efforts exerted by the players throughout the preparation phase of the tournament, stressing that Kuwait's heroes and heroines were all up to the responsibility in this important merit despite their young age. The Secretary of the Federation congratulated the players and their parents on this wonderful achievement, adding that the parents of the players are partners of success and deserve to be saluted and honored for their support of the Federation and their support and encouragement of their children. Murad said that the federation still suffers from the lack of capabilities and components on which the game is based, as it does not yet have a gymnastics hall or modern equipment to help players develop their level, explaining that the federation relies on foreign camps in countries that are advanced in the sport of gymnastics. Murad stated that the Federation has been trying for 4 years to provide a hall to hold local competitions and train the artistic, rhythmic gymnastics teams, but all attempts have not yielded results, hoping that the Public Authority for sport will find a quick solution to this issue, which burdens the work of the Federation despite the fact that the sport of gymnastics has made many achievements in the name of Kuwait in the past period and with exceptional efforts from the members of the game. For her part, Hessa Al-Sanea congratulated the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the West Asian Championship, adding that it is the first time that Kuwaiti players participate in an official artistic gymnastics championship, adding that the players gained great confidence in themselves and showed a great level of challenge in this competition despite the strength of the competition from the participating teams. Abdullah Behbehani, the star of the youth team, alone won 7 gold medals in the general individual category, pommel horse, floor exercise, table vault, parallel and heptathlon, while Behbehani participated with Mousa Al-Sahaf, Saud Al-Rudaini, Saud Al-Sanawi and Ali Abdul Hadi in achieving team gold (youth and junior mixed), while the team that included Al-Sahaf, Al-Rudaini, Al-Sanawi, Ali and Hussein Abdul Hadi won the gold in the junior category. In the junior category, Al-Sahaf won gold in the pommel horse competition and silver in the general individual, while Al-Rudaini won three golds in the general individual, pommel horse and parallel, silver in the jumping table and bronze in the aqla, while Ali Abdulhadi won silver in the aqla. In the girls' division, Fatima Al-Nama won two silvers in the balance beam and vaulting table and three bronzes in the general individual, floor exercise and parallel, in the U14 category, while Dana Ali won a gold in the floor exercise and a bronze in the vaulting table in the U12 category. Nour Al Loughani won bronze in floor exercise and balance beam (in HP1), Nawal Al Zamil won gold in vault (in HP2), Sarah Al Qattan won gold in floor exercise (in HP2), and Shahahah Al Mulla won silver in floor exercise and bronze in parallel bars. The team, which included Mariam Al Khalifa, Nawal Al Zamil, Sara Al Qattan, Shahah Al Mulla and Dalal Al Serafi, won gold in the HP1, HP2 and HP3 stages. It is worth mentioning that the tournament witnessed the participation of 7 countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine, in addition to Kuwait and host Jordan.
Arab Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Tennis Federation honors Gulf Championship winners
KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The Kuwait Tennis Federation held a ceremony to honor the national tennis team players who excelled in the recent Gulf Tennis Championship for the Under-12, Under-16, and General Categories. The tournament, hosted by Kuwait last month, featured participation from all GCC countries. The ceremony was attended by Federation Chairman Abdulredha Al-Gharib, Vice Chairman Ali Masoud Hayat, and Secretary General Faleh Al-Otaibi. In his address, Al-Gharib expressed gratitude to Kuwait's sports clubs, the Public Authority for Sports, and the Kuwait Olympic Committee for their vital support during the 2024–2025 sports season. He emphasized that their backing was instrumental in achieving success, culminating in Kuwait's first-place finish in the General category and second-place results in both the Under-12 and Under-16 categories at the Gulf Championship. Al-Gharib praised the players for their dedication and consistent training efforts, applauding their impressive performances throughout the season. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the players' parents, thanking them for their support and encouragement. He affirmed the Federation's commitment to transparency and engagement, stating: 'Our door is always open for feedback and suggestions. We believe in listening and exchanging views with everyone to continue developing the sport.' Under-12 Category: Faisal Ali Al-Mutawa Mohammed Yousef Mohammed Aziz Salem Al-Ali Salem Abdullah Al-Haddad Under-16 Category: Mohammed Ali Qali Mohammed Firas Al-Turkait Ahmed Hussein Al-Ashok Saud Dhari Al-Sabah General Category: Issa Salman Qabazard Bader Al-Abdullah Al-Qahtani Abdul Hamid Mahboob Juma Ali Abdul Redha Al-Shatti
Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Crown Prince congratulates Kuwait Club on Cup victory
KUWAIT CITY, May 20, (KUNA): His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a congratulatory letter on Tuesday to the President of Kuwait Club, Khaled Al-Ghanim, celebrating the club's victory in the Crown Prince Cup. In his letter, His Highness praised the dedication and hard work of everyone at the club, wishing them continued success in their future endeavors. On the same day, His Highness the Crown Prince also sent a letter of appreciation to Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yusuf Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Kuwait Football Association (KFA). The letter expressed gratitude for the KFA's efforts in organizing a well-run championship, which reflected the true spirit of Kuwaiti sports through an atmosphere of sportsmanship and honorable competition. His Highness commended the association's commitment and hoped for even greater achievements in the future. His Highness the Crown Prince sponsored and attended the final Crown Prince Football Cup match. He was warmly welcomed by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Kuwait Football Association Sheikh Ahmad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Vice President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, along with other senior officials. Meanwhile, Al-Mutairi highlighted that the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince at the final match symbolized his unwavering support and interest in Kuwaiti athletes. Speaking at a press briefing after the final between Al-Arabi and Kuwait Club, Al-Mutairi said the entire sports community felt immense pride and gratitude for this generous sponsorship, which reflects the political leadership's care for young athletes. He emphasized the crucial role of sports development in Kuwait, noting that strengthening the status of athletes contributes significantly to both individual growth and societal progress. Al-Mutairi also acknowledged the Public Authority for Sports' dedication to collaborating with clubs and federations to elevate the level of Kuwaiti sports across all disciplines. He extended congratulations to Kuwait SC for their championship win and to Al-Arabi for securing second place. In a thrilling final, Kuwait Club secured their tenth Crown Prince Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Al-Arabi. The match was tightly contested throughout regular time, with multiple scoring opportunities but no goals during the official 90 minutes. Al-Arabi had a prime chance to take the lead in the 67th minute when awarded a penalty, but Hamza Khabba's attempt was unsuccessful. The game remained intense through extra time, with chances on both sides. It wasn't until the 121st minute that Kuwait Club was awarded a penalty, which Yahya Jabrane converted, securing the winning goal and lifting his team to the top of the championship podium.
