Japanese Ambassador Discusses Strengthening Sports Cooperation with Kuwait Shooting Federation
The Japanese ambassador congratulated Kuwaiti shooters and discussed cooperation with the federation's president.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kenichiro Mukai, Japan’s Ambassador to Kuwait, congratulated the Kuwaiti Shooting Sports Club on the achievements of Kuwaiti shooters at the 20th Asian Games, held in Nagoya, Japan, where they won five medals in men’s and women’s team competitions.
This came during his meeting with Eng. Daaj Al-Otaibi, President of the Kuwaiti and Arab Shooting Federations, where they discussed joint cooperation in sports and the exchange of expertise. The ambassador praised the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Japanese and Kuwaiti shooting federations and ways to enhance sports cooperation, commending the development of shooting sports in Kuwait and emphasizing the importance of strengthening sports relations between the two friendly countries.
He clarified that cooperation between the two federations resulted in the signing of a sports cooperation protocol in shooting during the previous Asian Games, covering technical cooperation, exchange of expertise, and organizing joint training camps, all of which contribute to improving the technical level of shooters.
Al-Otaibi praised the successful organization of the Asian Games in Japan, expressing his gratitude to the Japanese government, the organizing committee, and the Japanese people for their efforts in ensuring its success, and commending the role of the Japanese Embassy in Kuwait in facilitating visa procedures for participation.
