Minister of Social Affairs: KUNA Distinguished by Credibility and Timeliness in Local and Global Events
Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Hawila congratulates Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on its 50th anniversary, praising its credible and neutral coverage of events.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, 7 Oct (KUNA) – The Kuwaiti national deaf team achieved a new milestone at the 2026 Asian and Pacific Deaf Games held in Malaysia, after player Abdulrahman Al-Anzi qualified for the semi-finals of the classical chess competition following his victory over a Malaysian opponent, advancing him toward contention for top positions.
Khaled Al-Mutairi, chairman of the Kuwaiti Sports Club for the Deaf, told KUNA on Wednesday that Al-Anzi’s qualification reflects the determination and resolve of the national team players, as well as their insistence on delivering their best performances and representing Kuwait with distinction at this Asian sporting event.
Al-Mutairi added that the team members are competing with high morale and great ambition, drawing strength from thorough preparation and a strong desire to achieve results, emphasizing that reaching the chess semi-finals bolsters the team’s hopes of continuing their journey toward the podium.
He noted that the performances of Kuwaiti champions at the Games embody the capabilities and potential of deaf athletes in continental competition, expressing confidence that Al-Anzi and his teammates will continue to deliver positive results and fly the Kuwaiti flag high in upcoming sporting events.
The Kuwaiti national deaf team is participating in the 2026 Asian and Pacific Deaf Games in Malaysia in four sports: table tennis, chess, athletics, and bowling, as part of a continental competition bringing together deaf athletes from Asian and Pacific countries. (End) S.L.M./A.M.H.
