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Kuwait Times
a day 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
2 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.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Egypt's Al Ahly earns record-extending 45th league title
Al Ahly clinched a record-extending 45th Egyptian Premier League title with a 6-0 rout of Pharco after Wesam Abou Ali scored four goals in its final game on Wednesday. Abou Ali also provided the assist for the fifth goal, scored by Hussein Elshahat, with Imam Ashour wrapping up the win in added time as Al Ahly earned a third consecutive league crown. The win brought Al Ahly's tally to 58 points, two ahead of its closest rivals Pyramids. 🔴 Egyptian league champions for the third time in a row and the 45th in our history 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 — Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) May 28, 2025 Local media reported that Pyramids have gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) demanding that three points be deducted from the champion for failing to show up for a match against arch-rivals Zamalek. The Egyptian Football Club Association had punished Al Ahly with a three-point deduction for not playing the match in March – after the club's request for foreign officials was turned down – but backed down after the Cairo-based club complained to the local Olympic Committee.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Egypt's Al Ahly earn record-extending 45th league title
Cairo - Al Ahly clinched a record-extending 45th Egyptian Premier League title with a 6-0 rout of Pharco after Wesam Abou Ali scored four goals in their final game on Wednesday. Abou Ali also provided the assist for the fifth goal, scored by Hussein Elshahat, with Imam Ashour wrapping up the win in added time as Al Ahly earned a third consecutive league crown. The win brings Al Ahly's tally to 58 points, two ahead of their closest rivals Pyramids. Local media reported that Pyramids have gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport demanding three points to be deducted from the champions for failing to show up for a match against arch-rivals Zamalek. The Egyptian Professional Football Club Association had punished Al Ahly with a three-point deduction for not playing the match in March – after the club's request for foreign officials was turned down – but backed down after the Cairo-based club complained to the local Olympic Committee. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
U.S. Gymnastics Icon Mary Lou Retton Arrested Over Alleged DUI
Gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested in West Virginia for a misdemeanor DUI charge. Police in Fairmont pulled over Retton on May 17 after a report of a person driving a Porsche erratically. According to a criminal complaint, Retton smelled of alcohol and was slurring her words and failed a field sobriety test, The Associated Press reports. Officers also allegedly saw a wine container in the passenger seat. The former athlete also refused to take a breath and blood test. More from Rolling Stone Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles Kick Off 'Gold Over America' Tour: Here's Where to Find Tickets Online U.S. Gymnast Jordan Chiles Must Return Bronze Medal, Olympic Committee Says U.S. Gymnast Jordan Chiles May Lose Bronze Medal After Score Voided on Appeal Retton was released from custody after paying a $1,500 personal recognizance bond, according to court information reviewed by Rolling Stone. She was charged with 'driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs.' Her listed attorney, Edmund J. Rollo, declined to comment. Retton made history at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, when she became the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. She was 16 years old at the time. Retton has been open about her health struggles, specifically a rare form of pneumonia, in the past. Last year, she told Today that doctors considered putting her on life support. At the time, she raised nearly half a million dollars online to cover her medical expenses. 'This is serious, and this is life, and I'm so grateful to be here. I am blessed to be here because there was a time when they were about to put me on life support,' Retton said at the time. 'I just thought I was a washed-up old athlete, but the love touched me. Now that I'm alive and I made it through, there's so many more positives than negatives.' Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
