Al-Sulaikhiyat Champions Junior Boxing
Al-Sulaikhiyat crowned champion of the first boxing tournament in Sabah Al-Salem.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Al-Sulaibikhat Club clinched the title of the First Junior Boxing Championship, held at the federation’s venue in the Sabah Al-Salem area. Al-Nasr finished second, while Al-Qadsieh took third place, after a competition that showcased several promising talents.
The championship witnessed outstanding performances by players from the participating clubs. Gold medals were won by Basil Mohammed, Adabi Jasem, Ali Abbas, Turki Eid, and Ahmed Naji from Al-Sulaibikhat Club; Abdulrazzaq Mohammed, Mohammed Suwaid, and Nasser Suleiman from Al-Nasr Club; and Mohammed Fahid, Abbas Hassan, and Barak Mishaal from Al-Qadsieh Club.
Abdullah Khaled Al-Otaibi, President of the Boxing Federation, presented the awards to the winners, congratulating the clubs and players on their achievements and praising the technical level displayed by the young boxers, as well as the potential and skills they demonstrated, which bode well for the future of Kuwaiti boxing.
Al-Otaibi emphasized the importance of hosting such tournaments in discovering talents and refining players’ abilities at early age stages, thereby contributing to the development of a new generation capable of representing Kuwaiti boxing and achieving success in future competitions.
He added that this participation underscores women’s ability to shoulder responsibilities and manage bouts with efficiency and professionalism, contributing to the development of boxing and the preparation of a promising generation of champions. He stressed the importance of supporting female refereeing staff and providing them with opportunities to prove their competence in local and international tournaments.
