General Secretary of Shooting Federation: Outstanding Asian Games Results Add to Kuwaiti Shooting Achievements
The General Secretary of the Kuwait Shooting Federation praised the national team's achievements at the Asian Games, confirming they are the result of strategic planning.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The Secretary-General of the Kuwaiti and Arab Shooting Federations, Obaid Al-Asimi, said on Wednesday that the outstanding results achieved by Kuwaiti shooters at the 20th Asian Games are the fruit of careful planning and continuous follow-up by the board of directors of the Kuwaiti Sports Shooting Club.
In a press statement, Al-Asimi emphasized that the diverse medals won by the shooters add to the record of achievements of Kuwaiti shooting and elevate the name and flag of Kuwait at international forums, commending the significant efforts made by the shooters, as well as the technical and administrative staff.
He added that this participation represents an important milestone in the preparations for the World Shooting Championship, scheduled to be held in the sister country of Qatar in November next year, which will see the distribution of direct qualification tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. He expressed hope for continuing to achieve outstanding results and qualifying for the next Olympics.
Al-Asimi dedicated the achievement to the political leadership and the Kuwaiti people, expressing his sincere gratitude and appreciation to the political leadership, the government, the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, the Kuwait Olympic Committee, and all supporting entities of Kuwaiti shooting.
It is worth noting that the Kuwaiti shooting team won the gold medal in the men’s team event, bronze in the women’s team event, gold in the men’s individual event, and bronze in the women’s individual event, all in the trap discipline, at the 20th Asian Games currently being held in Nagoya, Japan.
