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Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait gymnastics delegation celebrated after West Asian success
KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Kuwait's artistic gymnastics teams for youth, juniors, and girls have returned home in triumph after a stellar performance at the West Asian Gymnastics Championships, held in Amman, Jordan. The Kuwaiti delegation concluded the tournament with a total of 32 medals, including 1 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze, marking a major milestone in the country's gymnastics history. A celebratory reception was held at Kuwait International Airport to welcome the team. Leading the reception were Fahad Al-Soula, President of the Arab and Kuwaiti Gymnastics Federations; Abdul Latif Murad, Secretary-General of the Kuwait Gymnastics Federation; and Hessa Al-Sanea, Board Member and Chairwoman of the Women's Committee. Parents of the athletes were also present and were honored with flower bouquets as part of the celebration. Al-Soula expressed immense pride in the achievements of the national team, commending the dedication of the athletes and the efforts of the technical and administrative staff. He dedicated the victory to Kuwait's political leadership and the broader sporting community, acknowledging the continued support of the Public Authority for Sport and the Kuwait Olympic Committee in overcoming challenges faced by the federation. Secretary-General Abdul Latif Murad hailed the achievement as the result of rigorous preparation and strong commitment from the athletes, both male and female. He emphasized that despite their young age, the players rose to the occasion and demonstrated exceptional performance on the international stage. Murad also highlighted ongoing challenges facing the federation. 'We are still lacking essential infrastructure,' he said, noting the absence of a dedicated gymnastics facility and up-to-date equipment necessary for skill development. As a result, the federation continues to depend on international training camps in countries with advanced gymnastics programs.
Arab Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait wins 9 medals at West Asian Gymnastics Championships
AMMAN, May 17: The Kuwaiti youth, junior, and girls artistic gymnastics teams delivered an impressive performance at the West Asian Gymnastics Championships, securing a total of nine medals—six gold, one silver, and two bronze—on the second day of the competition held in Amman, Jordan. In the individual events, Abdullah Behbehani of the upper national team captured gold in the all-around category, while Saud Al-Rudaini secured gold in the junior division. His teammate, Musa Al-Sahaf, contributed to the tally with a silver medal in the same category. Kuwait also dominated the team competitions, with both the youth and junior teams capturing gold medals by finishing first in their respective categories. The girls' artistic gymnastics team made a strong mark as well, collecting four medals: two gold and two bronze. Sarah Al-Qattan claimed gold in the floor exercise (HP3), while Nawal Al-Zamel secured gold in the vault (HP3). Fatima Al-Nama earned bronze in the all-around junior women's competition, and Shahah Al-Mulla took bronze in the floor exercise (HP3). Fahad Al-Soula, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Gymnastics Federation, praised the exceptional efforts of the Kuwaiti athletes, highlighting their success amid tough competition from across the region. He expressed optimism that Kuwait's medal count would increase in the remaining days of the tournament.
