Al-Saad Qualifies for Los Angeles Olympics
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Abdulaziz Al-Saad won bronze at the World Shooting Championship in Qatar, earning a qualification ticket for the 2028 Olympics, amid congratulations from Dujaig Al-Otaibi.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Kuwaiti national shooting team member Abdulaziz Al-Saad won the bronze medal in the men’s individual skeet event at the World Shooting Championships held in Qatar, securing a qualification berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Duaig Al-Otaibi, president of the Kuwaiti and Arab Shooting Federations, expressed his delight at Al-Saad’s achievement of winning the bronze medal and the Olympic qualification ticket. He dedicated this victory to His Highness Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, and the Kuwaiti people. He added that “this achievement by Al-Saad is recorded in Kuwait’s name, as he managed to secure third place, the bronze medal, and a qualification ticket for the upcoming Olympics amid fierce competition from world champions.”
It is worth noting that the Qatar Shooting, Archery and Fencing Federation is hosting the World Shooting Championships, which serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, from November 1 to 14 at the Lusail Sports Complex. The event features strong participation from top world and Olympic shooters, with nearly 1,100 competitors representing 92 countries from around the globe.